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Nutritional Profile of Pound Cake (Ponque, Puerto Rican Style)
We got 54 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Pound Cake (Ponque, Puerto Rican Style).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks sky-high (Top 25) for one nutrient:
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for two additional nutrients:
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Desserts) shows that it ranks very high (Top 10) for 19 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
- Palmitic Acid (16:0) (Saturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for eight additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Lutein + Zeaxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Protein (Protein)
- Caprylic Acid (8:0) (Saturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Pound Cake (Ponque, Puerto Rican Style)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Pound Cake (Ponque, Puerto Rican Style)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Pound Cake (Ponque, Puerto Rican Style)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Pound Cake (Ponque, Puerto Rican Style)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Pound Cake (Ponque, Puerto Rican Style)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Pound Cake (Ponque, Puerto Rican Style)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Pound Cake (Ponque, Puerto Rican Style)
In food category: Desserts
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 45.2 g | 12.8 g | 59 | 568 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 600 mg | 170.1 mg | 38 | 253 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 27.8 g | 7.9 g | 71 | 404 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 7.9 g | 2.2 g | 27 | 539 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.7 g | 484.8 mg | 142 | 1192 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 17.3 g | 4.9 g | 7 | 164 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 29.1 g | 8.2 g | 3 | 312 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 1 g | 286.3 mg | 1 | 27 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 796 mg | 225.7 mg | 7 | 76 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 630 mg | 178.6 mg | 1 | 20 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 375 mg | 106.3 mg | 20 | 119 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 813 mg | 230.5 mg | 32 | 231 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 2.4 g | 669 mg | 10 | 137 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 7.6 g | 2.2 g | 3 | 212 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 3.4 g | 969.6 mg | 10 | 275 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 7.5 g | 2.1 g | 29 | 553 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 372 mg | 105.5 mg | 3 | 611 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 41 mg | 11.6 mg | 23 | 433 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 4 | 402 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 8 | 195 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 65 mg | 18.4 mg | 5 | 229 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 1.5 g | 419.6 mg | 139 | 1165 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 121 mg | 34.3 mg | 148 | 835 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 7 g | 2 g | 16 | 924 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 59 µg | 16.7 µg | 28 | 396 |
| Folate, food | 18 µg | 5.1 µg | 12 | 271 |
| Folate, total | 42 µg | 11.9 µg | 21 | 342 |
| Folic Acid | 24 µg | 6.8 µg | 26 | 241 |
| Niacin | 1.2 mg | 351.5 µg | 67 | 1482 |
| Riboflavin | 267 µg | 75.7 µg | 25 | 544 |
| Thiamin | 155 µg | 43.9 µg | 50 | 729 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 µg | 0.1 µg | 30 | 700 |
| Vitamin B6 | 66 µg | 18.7 µg | 51 | 915 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 1.1 mg | 311.8 µg | 60 | 533 |
| beta-Carotene | 50 µg | 14.2 µg | 50 | 1116 |
| beta-Cryptoxanthin | 3 µg | 0.9 µg | 21 | 182 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 178 µg | 50.5 µg | 16 | 856 |
| Phylloquinone | 2.4 µg | 0.7 µg | 108 | 901 |
| Retinol | 266 µg | 75.4 µg | 6 | 237 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 270 µg | 76.5 µg | 10 | 443 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.7 µg | 0.2 µg | 10 | 154 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 31 mg | 8.8 mg | 128 | 516 |
| Copper, Cu | 60 µg | 17 µg | 116 | 789 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.7 mg | 476.3 µg | 48 | 753 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 44 | 375 |
| Phosphorus, P | 101 mg | 28.6 mg | 83 | 563 |
| Potassium, K | 80 mg | 22.7 mg | 161 | 820 |
| Selenium, Se | 18.8 µg | 5.3 µg | 6 | 503 |
| Sodium, Na | 252 mg | 71.4 mg | 88 | 897 |
| Zinc, Zn | 640 µg | 181.4 µg | 42 | 855 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 196 mg | 55.6 mg | 3 | 192 |
| Choline | 89.5 mg | 25.4 mg | 6 | 268 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 17.7 g | 5 g | 339 | 2091 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 464 kcal | 131.5 kcal | 5 | 224 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Pound Cake (Ponque, Puerto Rican Style)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cubic Inch | 7.3 g | 0.3 oz |
| 1 Slice (3-1/2" X 3-1/2" X 1") | 90.0 g | 3.2 oz |
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| Pound Cake | No of Nutrients |
(Chocolate) | 57 |
(Reduced Fat, Cholesterol Free) | 45 |
(With Icing Or Filling) | 55 |
(Without Icing Or Filling) | 55 |
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