How many carbs are in cake or cupcake?
1 cupcake, any size of cake or cupcake contains about 48.2g of carbohydrate, 47.3g net carbs after subtracting 0.9g of fiber, 2.6g of protein, and 317 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cupcake, any size (90g) | 48.2g | 0.9g | 47.3g |
| 1 cup (100g) | 53.6g | 1g | 52.6g |
| 1 piece/slice, any size (175g) | 93.8g | 1.8g | 92.1g |
Net carbs in cake or cupcake
1 cupcake, any size of cake or cupcake contains 47.3g of net carbs — total carbs (48.2g) minus dietary fiber (0.9g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for cake or cupcake (per 100g)
- Calories: 352 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 53.6g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 39.5g
- Protein: 2.8g
- Fat: 14.8g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2343333). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in cake or cupcake?
1 cupcake, any size of cake or cupcake contains about 48.2g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0.9g of fiber, the net carbs are about 47.3g.
How many net carbs are in cake or cupcake?
Net carbs in 1 cupcake, any size of cake or cupcake are about 47.3g — that is total carbs (48.2g) minus dietary fiber (0.9g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is cake or cupcake good for diabetics?
Cake or cupcake contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is cake or cupcake keto-friendly?
Whether cake or cupcake fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cupcake, any size) provides about 47.3g of net carbs.