Birthday cake: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of birthday cake has 391 kcal. 1 slice (67 g): 262 kcal.
Birthday cake is in the family Sweets & desserts. Per 100 g it provides 3 g protein, 56.2 g carbohydrates (0.3 g fiber) and 17.9 g fat: about 57% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What birthday cake provides most
- High in carbohydrates: 56.2 g per 100 g, 20 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of phosphorus: 143 mg per 100 g, 11 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of folate (vitamin B9): 40 µg per 100 g, 10 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of selenium: 5.5 µg per 100 g, 10 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sodium: 269 mg · sugars: 41.8 g · cholesterol: 75 mg.
Birthday cake per serving
The serving is 1 slice, 67 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 slice |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 391 kcal | 262 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 56.2 g | 37.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Sugars | 41.8 g | 28 g |
| Fat | 17.9 g | 12 g |
| Sodium | 269 mg | 180 mg |
Birthday cake nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 391 kcal | — |
| Protein | 3 g | 6 % |
| Total fat | 17.9 g | 23 % |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g | 15 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.6 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.4 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25 % |
| Carbohydrates | 56.2 g | 20 % |
| Dietary fiber | 0.3 g | 1 % |
| Total sugars | 41.8 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 32 µg | 4 % |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 µg | 2 % |
| Vitamin E | 1.2 mg | 8 % |
| Vitamin K | 6.9 µg | 6 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.1 mg | 8 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.07 mg | 5 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 0.5 mg | 3 % |
| B6 | 0.04 mg | 3 % |
| B9 · Folate | 40 µg | 10 % |
| B12 | 0.15 µg | 6 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5 % |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6 % |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 1 % |
| Phosphorus | 143 mg | 11 % |
| Potassium | 53 mg | 1 % |
| Sodium | 269 mg | 12 % |
| Zinc | 0.25 mg | 2 % |
| Selenium | 5.5 µg | 10 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.43 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0.01 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other sweets & desserts
Of 10 foods in this family on Micela, birthday cake ranks 5th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍫 Chocolate | 598 | 7.8 g |
| 2 | 🍪 Cookie | 492 | 5.1 g |
| 3 | 🍩 Doughnut | 426 | 5.2 g |
| 4 | 🍭 Lollipop | 394 | 0 g |
| 5 | 🎂 Birthday cake | 391 | 3 g |
| 6 | 🍬 Sugar | 387 | 0 g |
| 7 | 🥠 Fortune cookie | 378 | 4.2 g |
| 8 | 🥧 Pie | 237 | 1.9 g |
| 9 | 🍨 Ice cream | 207 | 3.5 g |
| 10 | 🍮 Flan | 145 | 4.5 g |
Where it comes from
The German Kinderfest, 18th century.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does birthday cake have?
100 g of birthday cake has 391 kcal. 1 slice (67 g) has 262 kcal.
How much protein does birthday cake have?
3 g per 100 g; 2 g in 1 slice.
How many carbs does birthday cake have?
56.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0.3 g is fiber and 41.8 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does birthday cake have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: carbohydrates, 20 %; phosphorus, 11 %; folate (vitamin B9), 10 %; selenium, 10 %.
Where does birthday cake come from?
The German Kinderfest, 18th century. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 18141 · Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with vanilla frosting · Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with vanilla frosting
One serving (1 slice) is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers