Is pound cake keto?
Pound cake
Not keto No — pound cake is not keto-friendly.
Butter, eggs, flour and sugar — about 32 g net carbs per slice.
Nutrition per serving
1 slice (1/6 loaf) · 61 g- Net carbs
- 32g
- Calories
- 215kcal
- Protein
- 3.1g
- Fat
- 8.5g
- Total carbs
- 33 g
- Fiber
- 0.4 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 162%
1.6× the daily limit
About 9.4 g of pound cake adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 15% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 215 kcal | 353 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 33 g | 54 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.4 g | 0.6 g |
| Net carbs | 32 g | 53 g |
| Sugars | 20 g | 33 g |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 5 g |
| Fat | 8.5 g | 14 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is pound cake keto?
No — pound cake is not keto-friendly. Butter, eggs, flour and sugar — about 32 g net carbs per slice.
How many net carbs are in pound cake?
1 slice (1/6 loaf) (61 g) of pound cake has about 32 g net carbs (33 g total carbs minus 0.4 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 53 g net carbs.
How much pound cake can I eat on keto?
About 9.4 g of pound cake adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 15% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 162% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for pound cake?
Try almond flour, erythritol. See our full guide: keto substitutes for desserts & sweets.
