Energy
lower quarter273 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 322 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 285–368 kcal
Based on 65 records reporting energy.
This exact USDA record reports 314 calories for 1 cake slice (115 g). That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
1 cake slice · 115 g
Portion calculator
Choose a source measure or enter the weight you ate.
Estimated for 1 piece/slice, any size · 115 g
314calories
Cake, pineapple, upside down
— means the source has no value available.
These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.
The editorial read
Portion: the cited record reports about 314 calories for 1 cake slice at 115 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 273 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 2.7 g protein, 0.8 g fiber, and 246 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is cake or cupcake, white, no icing, representing 50% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 5 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The source calls its underlying survey portion “Quantity not specified,” but it separately lists 1 cake slice at the identical weight. We use the familiar household label here without changing the source calculation.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 314–328 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2707890: “Cake, pineapple, upside down.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
For FDC 2707890, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 86.3 g | 235 kcal | 2.1 g | 0.6 g | 185 mg |
| 1 piece/slice, any sizeUSDA-listed household measure | 115 g | 314 kcal | 2.7 g | 0.8 g | 246 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 120 g | 328 kcal | 2.9 g | 0.8 g | 257 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
The comparison set contains 65 exact records in the Cakes and pies USDA category. Here, “lower quarter” describes FDC 2707890’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Energy
lower quarter273 kcalthis record per 100 g
Based on 65 records reporting energy.
Protein
lower quarter2.4 gthis record per 100 g
Based on 65 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half0.7 gthis record per 100 g
Based on 65 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half214 mgthis record per 100 g
Based on 65 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
At FDC 2707890’s 115 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Vitamin A; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Saturated fat. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Vitamin A81.7 µg
≈ 9% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Calcium92 mg
≈ 7% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat5.2 g
≈ 26% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium246 mg
≈ 11% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
For “Cake, pineapple, upside down,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2707872 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 86.3–143.8 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 235 kcal and 392 kcal.
At an equal 100 g, this record has 1.5 g less protein than “Cake, cream.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
The source formulation has 5 input rows; Cake or cupcake, white, no icing supplies 50% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Keep this record when “pineapple; upside down” fits. Inspect FDC 2707872 when “cream” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Choose the closest description
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “pineapple” and “upside down”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
On smaller screens, focus a nutrition table and scroll horizontally to read every column.
| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordCake, pineapple, upside down | 115 g314 kcal | 273 kcal | 2.4 g | 12.2 g | 0.7 g | 214 mg |
| Cake, cream | 200 g572 kcal | 286 kcal | 3.8 g | 17 g | 0.4 g | 234 mg |
| Cake, sponge | 65 g189 kcal | 290 kcal | 5.4 g | 2.7 g | 0.5 g | 623 mg |
| Pie, pineapple cream | 150 g411 kcal | 274 kcal | 2.4 g | 15.6 g | 0.7 g | 168 mg |
| Cake or cupcake, gingerbread | 115 g317 kcal | 276 kcal | 3.6 g | 9.2 g | 1 g | 411 mg |
| Cake, tres leche | 200 g540 kcal | 270 kcal | 6.4 g | 8.7 g | 0.3 g | 71 mg |
| Cake, torte | 200 g482 kcal | 241 kcal | 3.3 g | 10.4 g | 0.9 g | 273 mg |
How to compare FDC 2707890: its source amount is 115 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
For FDC 2707890, the 2 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
314 kcal
115 g
328 kcal
120 g
At a glance
For FDC 2707890, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Saturated fat
5.2 g≈ 26% Daily ValueCholesterol
64.4 mg≈ 22% Daily ValueTotal fat
14 g≈ 18% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2707890’s 115 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Source-serving signals
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2707890 at 115 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
Nutrition facts
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 115 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 314 kcal 273 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 2.7 g 2.4 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 45 g 39.1 g | 16% 14% |
| Total fat | 14 g 12.2 g | 18% 16% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g 0.7 g | 3% 3% |
| Sugars | 32.4 g 28.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 246.1 mg 214 mg | 11% 9% |
| Saturated fat | 5.2 g 4.5 g | 26% 23% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.2 g 3.6 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g 2.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 64.4 mg 56 mg | 21% 19% |
| Potassium | 85.1 mg 74 mg | 2% 2% |
| Calcium | 92 mg 80 mg | 7% 6% |
| Iron | 1.1 mg 0.9 mg | 6% 5% |
| Magnesium | 11.5 mg 10 mg | 3% 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7 mg 1.5 mg | 2% 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 µg 0.3 µg | 2% 2% |
| Vitamin A | 81.7 µg 71 µg | 9% 8% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 51.8 g 45 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2707890, approximate percentages divide the displayed 115 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
USDA links FDC 2707890 to 5 source inputs totaling 100 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Cake, pineapple, upside down” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Cake or cupcake, white, no icing, Pineapple, canned, water pack, solids and liquids, Sugars, brown. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
100 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cake or cupcake, white, no icingUSDA ingredient 53121275 · encyclopedia page available | 50 GM | 50 g | 50% |
| 2 | Pineapple, canned, water pack, solids and liquidsUSDA ingredient 9267 · encyclopedia page available | 25 GM | 25 g | 25% |
| 3 | Sugars, brownUSDA ingredient 19334 · encyclopedia page available | 13 GM | 13 g | 13% |
| 4 | Butter, stick, unsaltedUSDA ingredient 1145 · encyclopedia page available | 7 GM | 7 g | 7% |
| 5 | Maraschino cherries, canned, drainedUSDA ingredient 9328 | 5 GM | 5 g | 5% |
Exact-record context
For FDC 2707890, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Cakes and pies” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Closest inspectable record
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 273 kcal | 286 kcal | −13 kcal |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 3.8 g | −1.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 39.1 g | 30 g | +9.1 g |
| Total fat | 12.2 g | 17 g | −4.8 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.7 g | 0.4 g | +0.3 g |
| Sodium | 214 mg | 234 mg | −20 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 1.5 g less protein, 9.1 g more carbohydrate, and 4.8 g less total fat than “Cake, cream.”
Only this record lists Pineapple, canned, water pack, solids and liquids; Sugars, brown; Butter, stick, unsalted; Maraschino cherries, canned, drained. Only the comparison record lists Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
3 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Cake or cupcake, white, no icing.
Listed only in this record: Pineapple, canned, water pack, solids and liquids; Sugars, brown; Butter, stick, unsalted; Maraschino cherries, canned, drained.
Listed only in the comparison: Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized.
Portion evidence
This record’s reference amount is 115 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cake slice (115 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 200 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cake slice (200 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2707890 with FDC 2707872 at equal mass; use their 115 g and 200 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2707890 versus FDC 2707872 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full cakes and pies source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
From record to familiar meal
These 1 guide place “Cake, pineapple, upside down” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2707890 into a universal recipe.
Uncertainty, made actionable
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with piece or portion size, recipe or brand, fillings or frosting, added fats and sugars.
For “Cake, pineapple, upside down,” resolve piece or portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
How we estimated this
FDC 2707890 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 273 kcal per 100 g becomes 314 kcal at 115 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” The separately listed 1 cake slice has the same gram weight, so the familiar label can be shown without changing the calculation.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2707890
FNDDS food code: 53119000
The scaling for FDC 2707890 can be exact while the match to “Cake, pineapple, upside down” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 115 g weight, 5-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.