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USDA Cakes and pies records: median 322 calories per 100 g across 65 foods

Across 65 exact USDA Survey Foods records in this topic, median energy is 322 kcal per 100 grams and the central 80% runs from 254 kcal to 406 kcal. These are collection statistics, not a calorie estimate for a particular meal.

The complete collection preserves all 65 source descriptions, household measures, nutrient distributions, and FoodData Central citations so the summary can be checked against the underlying records.

Distribution at a glance

Where calorie density sits in this USDA record set

Percentiles summarize these 65 cited records; they are not a confidence interval or a prediction for one meal.

  1. 10th percentile 254 kcal
    254 kcal
  2. Median 322 kcal
    322 kcal
  3. 90th percentile 406 kcal
    406 kcal

Shared basis: 100 g · kilocalories

What is included?

The exact descriptions define the topic.

USDA places these records in the “Cakes and pies” survey-food category. Within Feast’s broader navigation, they appear under Snacks & desserts (65 records). The category label is useful for discovery, but it does not mean every record uses the same recipe, brand, cooking method, or portion.

The current collection includes Cake, Boston cream pie; Pie, key lime; Cake or cupcake, gluten free; Pie, peanut butter cream; Cake or cupcake, German chocolate; Cake or cupcake, apple. Those examples show why the exact wording matters. The complete alphabetical catalog farther down the page preserves all 65 descriptions instead of replacing them with one generic average.

A distribution view of the source set

Median and central nutrient ranges per 100 grams

The central range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the 65 records on this page. It shows the middle of this finite source set without treating its endpoints as typical.

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Median, central interval, and observed per-100-gram nutrient span for this USDA source topic
NutrientMedianCentral 80%Observed spanRecords
Caloriesper 100 g322 kcal254 kcal–406 kcal204 kcal–508 kcal65
Proteinper 100 g3.1 g2.4 g–5.9 g1.8 g–6.5 g65
Carbohydrateper 100 g45.3 g32.3 g–58 g20.8 g–64.5 g65
Total fatper 100 g15 g8.8 g–19.6 g0.3 g–30.1 g65
Dietary fiberper 100 g1.1 g0.4 g–2.4 g0.2 g–3.7 g65
Total sugarsper 100 g31.2 g16.5 g–39.6 g4.2 g–42.2 g65
Sodiumper 100 g280 mg168 mg–401 mg71 mg–623 mg65
Potassiumper 100 g101 mg52 mg–182 mg39 mg–256 mg65
Calciumper 100 g67 mg21 mg–97 mg11 mg–187 mg65
Ironper 100 g1.2 mg0.6 mg–1.9 mg0.2 mg–3.6 mg65

All rows use the same 100-gram denominator and values from the cited records. The interval is descriptive, not a recommended intake range or statistical confidence interval.

A comparatively wide central spread

Dietary fiber: 1.1 g calculated median

Among 65 “Cakes and pies” records, the central interval for dietary fiber extends from 0.4 g to 2.4 g per 100 grams. The complete observed span is 0.2 g to 3.7 g.

10th percentile: The calculated boundary falls between 0.4 g in Cake, cream and 0.5 g in Cake or cupcake, strawberry; it is not itself an observed record value.

90th percentile: Cake or cupcake, German chocolate reports 2.4 g, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

Percentile positions describe this finite source set; they are not labels of overall food quality.

A comparatively wide central spread

Potassium: 101 mg calculated median

Among 65 “Cakes and pies” records, the central interval for potassium extends from 52 mg to 182 mg per 100 grams. The complete observed span is 39 mg to 256 mg.

10th percentile: Cake or cupcake, apple reports 52 mg, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

90th percentile: The calculated boundary falls between 176 mg in Snack cake, chocolate and 186 mg in Cake or cupcake, gluten free; it is not itself an observed record value.

Percentile positions describe this finite source set; they are not labels of overall food quality.

A comparatively wide central spread

Calcium: 67 mg calculated median

Among 65 “Cakes and pies” records, the central interval for calcium extends from 21 mg to 97 mg per 100 grams. The complete observed span is 11 mg to 187 mg.

10th percentile: Dessert pizza reports 21 mg, exactly matching this calculated boundary.

90th percentile: The calculated boundary falls between 94 mg in Cake, torte and 99 mg in Ice cream cake; it is not itself an observed record value.

Percentile positions describe this finite source set; they are not labels of overall food quality.

The three callouts above are the widest central spreads relative to each metric’s midpoint, with a minimum scale applied so near-zero medians do not dominate. The complete table remains the primary record of all ten metrics.

Preparation language in the records

Source descriptions reveal meaningful distinctions.

The counts below report words and phrases that appear explicitly in the 65 USDA descriptions. They can help narrow a search to a closer record. They do not prove that the named preparation caused a nutrient difference, because these survey-food records are not controlled experiments.

fast food

1 record uses this wording, including Pie, apple, fast food.

gluten-free

1 record uses this wording, including Cake or cupcake, gluten free.

Portion context

Household measures answer a different question than 100 grams.

65 of 65 records (100%) include at least one named measure in the source data. Together those records provide 293 usable named measures.

A cup, slice, piece, sandwich, fillet, or fluid ounce can represent a different amount of food. Even two measures with the same label may have different gram weights across records. Open the closest profile and use its listed weight instead of transferring a measure from another record.

USDA’s representative source amount is also not necessarily what a visitor ate. For equal-weight comparison, use the 100-gram table. For meal estimation, match the exact description first, then match the amount, and finally account for additions or preparation details absent from the selected record.

Common named measures in this topic

Choosing a closer record

Use a sequence, not a guess disguised as precision.

  1. 01

    Match the exact description

    Look for the closest food name, preparation, additions, and context. “Cakes and pies” is the collection label; the individual description is the actual reference.

  2. 02

    Compare on equal weight

    Use the per-100-gram values when comparing two records. This keeps the denominator fixed and prevents different source-serving weights from masquerading as a food difference.

  3. 03

    Scale the closest listed measure

    Open the profile, select a named household measure when one fits, or enter a gram estimate. Treat scaled decimals as arithmetic from the source—not greater certainty about the plate.

  4. 04

    Add missing context

    Brand, recipe, cooking fat, sauce, toppings, substitutions, and edible portion can move the result. A current package label or weighed recipe may be more specific than a generic survey-food record.

Controlled contrasts

Related records worth comparing directly

These pairs passed Feast’s similarity, material-difference, and diversity screens. Each page keeps weight fixed at 100 grams, shows both exact source descriptions and formulations, and avoids treating the records as a controlled experiment.

2 material differences

Pie, apple

compared with Pie, apple, fast food

Study the source records →1 material difference

Cake or cupcake, chocolate with chocolate icing, from mix

compared with Cake or cupcake, white with chocolate icing, from mix

Study the source records →

Browse all controlled food-record comparisons →

From source topic to familiar meal

Meal guides fully represented inside this collection

Every linked record in these guides belongs to this exact USDA topic. The guide layer organizes recognizable meal families and variations while the collection below preserves the complete source catalog.

Meal family guide · 26 records Cake or cupcake Cake or cupcake: compare 26 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Meal family guide · 21 records Pie Pie: compare 21 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Meal family guide · 12 records Cake Cake: compare 12 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Meal family guide · 2 records Pie shell Pie shell: compare 2 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Meal family guide · 2 records Snack cake Snack cake: compare 2 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations.

Complete source catalog

All 65 “Cakes and pies” records

Records are alphabetical, not ranked. Every row links to a Feast profile with household measures, the 21-nutrient Feast panel, estimate factors, methodology, and the exact USDA FoodData Central source where available.

Complete alphabetical catalog of USDA records in this source topic
Exact USDA descriptionCaloriesProteinFiberSodiumSource amountReferences
Cake or cupcake, appleFDC 2707855 376 kcalper 100 g 2.4 gper 100 g 0.9 gper 100 g 280 mgper 100 g 200 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, bananaFDC 2707856 379 kcalper 100 g 2.5 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 280 mgper 100 g 200 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, Black ForestFDC 2707857 228 kcalper 100 g 3.5 gper 100 g 1.7 gper 100 g 214 mgper 100 g 200 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, carrotFDC 2707859 374 kcalper 100 g 2.5 gper 100 g 1.1 gper 100 g 288 mgper 100 g 200 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, chocolate with chocolate icing, bakeryFDC 2707866 345 kcalper 100 g 3.3 gper 100 g 1.6 gper 100 g 295 mgper 100 g 175 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, chocolate with chocolate icing, from mixFDC 2707867 341 kcalper 100 g 3.5 gper 100 g 1.7 gper 100 g 305 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, chocolate with white icing, bakeryFDC 2707864 355 kcalper 100 g 2.8 gper 100 g 1.2 gper 100 g 296 mgper 100 g 175 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, chocolate with white icing, from mixFDC 2707865 349 kcalper 100 g 3.1 gper 100 g 1.4 gper 100 g 306 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, chocolate, no icingFDC 2707868 303 kcalper 100 g 5.1 gper 100 g 2.3 gper 100 g 387 mgper 100 g 65 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, coconutFDC 2707860 368 kcalper 100 g 2.5 gper 100 g 1.3 gper 100 g 311 mgper 100 g 200 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, German chocolateFDC 2707869 360 kcalper 100 g 3.7 gper 100 g 2.4 gper 100 g 297 mgper 100 g 200 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, gingerbreadFDC 2707876 276 kcalper 100 g 3.6 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 411 mgper 100 g 115 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, gluten freeFDC 2707870 410 kcalper 100 g 4.9 gper 100 g 2.4 gper 100 g 119 mgper 100 g 175 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, lemonFDC 2707879 339 kcalper 100 g 2.4 gper 100 g 0.4 gper 100 g 304 mgper 100 g 175 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, marbleFDC 2707880 347 kcalper 100 g 3.1 gper 100 g 1.2 gper 100 g 305 mgper 100 g 175 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, peanut butterFDC 2707881 382 kcalper 100 g 6.1 gper 100 g 2 gper 100 g 332 mgper 100 g 175 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, pumpkinFDC 2707883 373 kcalper 100 g 2.5 gper 100 g 1.1 gper 100 g 280 mgper 100 g 200 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, red velvetFDC 2707884 355 kcalper 100 g 2.8 gper 100 g 1.2 gper 100 g 296 mgper 100 g 200 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, spiceFDC 2707885 410 kcalper 100 g 2.7 gper 100 g 0.9 gper 100 g 311 mgper 100 g 175 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, strawberryFDC 2707887 326 kcalper 100 g 2.2 gper 100 g 0.5 gper 100 g 283 mgper 100 g 175 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, white with chocolate icing, bakeryFDC 2707893 349 kcalper 100 g 2.9 gper 100 g 0.8 gper 100 g 313 mgper 100 g 175 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, white with chocolate icing, from mixFDC 2707894 345 kcalper 100 g 3.1 gper 100 g 0.7 gper 100 g 324 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, white with white icing, bakeryFDC 2707891 359 kcalper 100 g 2.4 gper 100 g 0.4 gper 100 g 313 mgper 100 g 175 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, white with white icing, from mixFDC 2707892 353 kcalper 100 g 2.6 gper 100 g 0.4 gper 100 g 325 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, white, no icingFDC 2707895 310 kcalper 100 g 4.4 gper 100 g 0.6 gper 100 g 419 mgper 100 g 65 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake or cupcake, zucchiniFDC 2707897 371 kcalper 100 g 2.5 gper 100 g 0.9 gper 100 g 280 mgper 100 g 200 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake, angel foodFDC 2707854 257 kcalper 100 g 6.1 gper 100 g 0.2 gper 100 g 511 mgper 100 g 60 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake, Boston cream pieFDC 2707858 252 kcalper 100 g 2.4 gper 100 g 1.4 gper 100 g 254 mgper 100 g 115 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake, chocolate, flourlessFDC 2707871 410 kcalper 100 g 4.9 gper 100 g 2.4 gper 100 g 119 mgper 100 g 115 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake, creamFDC 2707872 286 kcalper 100 g 3.8 gper 100 g 0.4 gper 100 g 234 mgper 100 g 200 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake, fruit cakeFDC 2707875 324 kcalper 100 g 2.9 gper 100 g 3.7 gper 100 g 101 mgper 100 g 115 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake, jelly rollFDC 2707878 285 kcalper 100 g 3.1 gper 100 g 0.8 gper 100 g 357 mgper 100 g 100 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake, pineapple, upside downFDC 2707890 273 kcalper 100 g 2.4 gper 100 g 0.7 gper 100 g 214 mgper 100 g 115 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake, poundFDC 2707882 353 kcalper 100 g 5 gper 100 g 0.6 gper 100 g 377 mgper 100 g 115 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake, spongeFDC 2707886 290 kcalper 100 g 5.4 gper 100 g 0.5 gper 100 g 623 mgper 100 g 65 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake, strawberry shortcakeFDC 2707896 214 kcalper 100 g 3.3 gper 100 g 0.9 gper 100 g 313 mgper 100 g 175 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake, torteFDC 2707888 241 kcalper 100 g 3.3 gper 100 g 0.9 gper 100 g 273 mgper 100 g 200 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Cake, tres lecheFDC 2707889 270 kcalper 100 g 6.4 gper 100 g 0.3 gper 100 g 71 mgper 100 g 200 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Dessert pizzaFDC 2708008 204 kcalper 100 g 1.8 gper 100 g 1.7 gper 100 g 130 mgper 100 g 108 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Ice cream cakeFDC 2707877 283 kcalper 100 g 3 gper 100 g 0.5 gper 100 g 196 mgper 100 g 34 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pie shellFDC 2708017 508 kcalper 100 g 6.5 gper 100 g 3.3 gper 100 g 467 mgper 100 g 25 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pie shell, graham crackerFDC 2708018 501 kcalper 100 g 5.1 gper 100 g 1.9 gper 100 g 471 mgper 100 g 25 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pie, appleFDC 2707995 296 kcalper 100 g 2.7 gper 100 g 1.8 gper 100 g 217 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pie, apple, fast foodFDC 2707996 316 kcalper 100 g 3 gper 100 g 2.6 gper 100 g 333 mgper 100 g 125 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pie, banana creamFDC 2708004 284 kcalper 100 g 2.4 gper 100 g 0.7 gper 100 g 168 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pie, berryFDC 2707997 306 kcalper 100 g 3.2 gper 100 g 3.6 gper 100 g 217 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pie, blueberryFDC 2707998 300 kcalper 100 g 2.8 gper 100 g 2.5 gper 100 g 217 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pie, cherryFDC 2707999 311 kcalper 100 g 3 gper 100 g 1.9 gper 100 g 217 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pie, chocolate creamFDC 2708005 291 kcalper 100 g 2.8 gper 100 g 0.7 gper 100 g 167 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pie, coconut creamFDC 2708006 297 kcalper 100 g 2.6 gper 100 g 1.1 gper 100 g 169 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pie, custardFDC 2708007 210 kcalper 100 g 5.5 gper 100 g 1.6 gper 100 g 275 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pie, key limeFDC 2708001 322 kcalper 100 g 5.8 gper 100 g 0.3 gper 100 g 182 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pie, lemonFDC 2708000 280 kcalper 100 g 2.4 gper 100 g 0.7 gper 100 g 169 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pie, lemon meringueFDC 2708014 294 kcalper 100 g 4.5 gper 100 g 1.1 gper 100 g 179 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pie, oatmealFDC 2708016 396 kcalper 100 g 6.1 gper 100 g 2.2 gper 100 g 315 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pie, peachFDC 2708002 296 kcalper 100 g 2.8 gper 100 g 1.9 gper 100 g 219 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pie, peanut butter creamFDC 2708009 421 kcalper 100 g 5.9 gper 100 g 1.1 gper 100 g 236 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pie, pecanFDC 2708015 449 kcalper 100 g 6 gper 100 g 1.9 gper 100 g 299 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pie, pineapple creamFDC 2708010 274 kcalper 100 g 2.4 gper 100 g 0.7 gper 100 g 168 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pie, pumpkinFDC 2708011 249 kcalper 100 g 4.8 gper 100 g 1.7 gper 100 g 252 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pie, strawberryFDC 2708003 289 kcalper 100 g 2.9 gper 100 g 2.2 gper 100 g 189 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pie, sweet potatoFDC 2708012 269 kcalper 100 g 5 gper 100 g 1.3 gper 100 g 269 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Pie, vanilla creamFDC 2708013 286 kcalper 100 g 2.5 gper 100 g 0.7 gper 100 g 176 mgper 100 g 150 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Snack cake, chocolateFDC 2707873 399 kcalper 100 g 3.6 gper 100 g 3.2 gper 100 g 332 mgper 100 g 45 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗
Snack cake, whiteFDC 2707874 374 kcalper 100 g 3.5 gper 100 g 1 gper 100 g 470 mgper 100 g 45 gUSDA reference amount Full profileUSDA source ↗

Boundaries and provenance

What this collection can—and cannot—tell you.

This page summarizes USDA FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS) records from 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024. FNDDS supplies the nutrient profiles used for foods reported in What We Eat in America, the dietary component of NHANES. Each value here remains tied to one exact FDC record; the complete catalog provides direct links so the source can be checked rather than taken on trust.

USDA describes FNDDS nutrient profiles as average values for generic representations of foods likely consumed in the United States—not profiles of specific products. Its gram weights for portions are likewise estimates for groups of foods and may not cover every available size. That distinction matters: a database measure is evidence for scaling a plausible match, not proof that the same weight or formulation was on a visitor’s plate.

The records are not laboratory measurements of every possible “Cakes and pies” preparation. Restaurant recipes change, packaged products are reformulated, homemade ingredient ratios vary, and cooking can change water weight. A photo also cannot reliably reveal every hidden ingredient or gram weight. The central range describes variation among the records selected for this topic, not uncertainty around a single meal.

The median is not a default calorie count. The 10th and 90th percentiles are not lower and upper recommendations. The minimum and maximum are not promises that every real version falls inside the observed span. These statistics are tools for navigating a source collection while keeping the denominator, record name, and normal recipe variation visible.

Nutrient values do not establish whether a food is appropriate for a particular person or condition. This wiki does not diagnose deficiencies, prescribe targets, or replace advice from a qualified professional. If accuracy matters for an allergy, medical diet, or clinician-directed limit, use verified ingredient information and the guidance relevant to that situation.

Why no overall ranking appears.

A record can report more protein and also differ in sodium, fiber, energy, fat, portion weight, or ingredients. Choosing one metric as a universal score would hide those tradeoffs and imply a value judgment the data cannot support. The alphabetical catalog and side-by-side statistics are intentionally descriptive.

For primary-source context, read USDA’s FNDDS 2021–2023 documentation. For Feast’s import, filtering, portion-scaling, Daily Value, and uncertainty rules, read the nutrition-page methodology. For an exact item, use its profile and FoodData Central link rather than citing this collection-level summary alone.

Common questions

Using the “Cakes and pies” collection responsibly

Is the median the expected nutrition for my food?

No. It is the middle value among these 65 source records on a 100-gram basis. Your recipe, brand, preparation, and portion may align more closely with one specific record or may fall outside this collection.

Why compare 100 grams instead of one serving?

Source servings can have different gram weights and measure labels. Holding weight at 100 grams makes concentration comparable. After choosing a record, its household measures are more useful for estimating the amount actually eaten.

Does the upper end of a nutrient range mean “better”?

No. The position only describes that nutrient within this source collection. It does not evaluate the whole food, determine an appropriate portion, or account for an individual’s needs.

Which number should I log?

Start with the record whose exact wording most closely matches the food. Use a listed measure or gram estimate, then add missing recipe or preparation context. Keep the result as an estimate unless you have a current label or weighed recipe.

Decision support from the exact records on this page

Turn source data into a better next decision

These conclusions and reading paths are computed from 12 exact records behind Cakes and pies source topic. Links are chosen by record identity, controlled contrast, formulation input, nutrient spread, or serving context—not by loose keyword similarity.

Equal-weight result

Cake or cupcake, gluten free is higher in dietary fiber per 100 g

Cake or cupcake, gluten free reports 2.4 g versus 0.3 g for Pie, key lime: a 2.1 g difference when both are normalized to 100 g.

Inspect the underlying evidence

The denominator changes the answer

Cake, Boston cream pie is denser; Cake or cupcake, carrot is higher in its source amount

Cake, Boston cream pie reports 1.4 g per 100 g and 1.6 g in USDA source amount (115 g). Cake or cupcake, carrot reports a lower 1.1 g per 100 g but a higher 2.2 g in USDA source amount (200 g).

Record identity is part of the estimate

Distinguish “Cake, Boston cream pie” from “Ice cream cake”

These are separate USDA records with separate formulations or survey descriptions. Match preparation, additions, and the named household amount before borrowing either record’s nutrients.

Inspect the underlying evidence

Contextual knowledge graph

Follow the relationship that matches your question

For Cakes and pies source topic, each path states why the destination belongs here, so you can distinguish a true evidentiary connection from a merely similar label.

Put the observed spread in corpus context Dietary fiber: density and serving context

In this page’s records, dietary fiber runs from 0.3 g in Pie, key lime to 2.4 g in Cake or cupcake, gluten free, all per 100 g.

Follow this evidence path A formulation detail that separates records Pie Crust, Cookie-type, Graham Cracker, Ready Crust

USDA input 18942 appears in 3 of 12 context records; its summed listed input weight spans 20–183 g across those source formulations. These are source-formulation input weights, not plated or serving weights. Follow the code to inspect every represented occurrence.

Follow this evidence path A formulation detail that separates records Salt, table

USDA input 2047 appears in 3 of 12 context records; its summed listed input weight spans 0.2–1.3 g across those source formulations. These are source-formulation input weights, not plated or serving weights. Follow the code to inspect every represented occurrence.

Follow this evidence path Put the observed spread in corpus context Calcium: density and serving context

In this page’s records, calcium runs from 14 mg in Pie, cherry to 187 mg in Pie, key lime, all per 100 g.

Follow this evidence path Inspect an exact record Cake, Boston cream pie

Open the full nutrient table, household measures, formulation inputs, and FoodData Central 2707858 citation for this exact record—not a name-level average.

Follow this evidence path 12 records share this broad food family Snacks & desserts: broader category context

Cake, Boston cream pie and Pie, key lime, plus 10 more are assigned to Feast’s Snacks & desserts editorial category. Use the category page to compare nearby foods at a broad level; keep the exact USDA descriptions on this page for record-level decisions.

Follow this evidence path Check another exact record Cake or cupcake, apple

Open the full nutrient table, household measures, formulation inputs, and FoodData Central 2707855 citation for this exact record—not a name-level average.

Follow this evidence path