Granny's Pound Cake Recipe

Granny's Pound Cake has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 83g 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 5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and average in trans fats.

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

Ideally consumed as a Dessert.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Granny's Pound Cake has been given a composite ranking of 24, and sparingly.