English Pound Cake Recipe

English Pound Cake has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 64.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and very high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its very high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 6.1 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to English cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Dessert.

Based on the composite nutritive standing English Pound Cake has been given a composite ranking of 17, and sparingly.