How big is a piece of cake?

LiftAllThePizzas
LiftAllThePizzas Posts: 17,857 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Whats with the thousands of cake entries in the database that are measured by "1 slice" with no weights?
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  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    this big
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    this big

    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

    Depends on the cake. It's like those 'one fillet' entries for fish or chicken breast... It's a waste of database memory.
  • jayliospecky
    jayliospecky Posts: 25,022 Member
    this big

    I'm sorry, but could you try to be more supportive?

    I don't have the answer, but I'm sure there's someone around here who will.



    Any second now.
  • SmileCozYouCan
    SmileCozYouCan Posts: 315 Member
    Well you can just eat a sensible piece.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    this big

    Please cite your sources.
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    mine.

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  • delicious_cocktail
    delicious_cocktail Posts: 5,797 Member
    An American standard cake slice is 1/8th of the cake.
    In European slicing that converts to 0.13672 cakes.
    GO METRIC!
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    this big

    Please cite your sources.

    I found it on this site here:
  • metaphoria
    metaphoria Posts: 1,432 Member
    Do they say how big of a cake it is? Some say things like 1/16 of an 8x8 pan. Or 1/10 of prepared package.
  • LiftAllThePizzas
    LiftAllThePizzas Posts: 17,857 Member
    Well you can just eat a sensible piece.
    "Sensible" is not a measurement.
  • delicious_cocktail
    delicious_cocktail Posts: 5,797 Member
    Well you can just eat a sensible piece.
    "Sensible" is not a measurement.

    No, it's a lifestyle change. I'm beginning to doubt your commitment to fitnesspals.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    this big

    Please cite your sources.

    I found it on this site here:

    Oh, seems legit....carry on...
  • patsyacs
    patsyacs Posts: 1,322 Member
    I check the serving size on packages. For something like cake it might say 1/8 of whole. Or it might just say servings per package: 8

    Use your best judgment I guess. I had a packet of fish for dinner that said 1 serving per packet (2 filets) and calories 108. The database has an entry at 110 calories - close enough for me.
  • Hauntinglyfit
    Hauntinglyfit Posts: 5,537 Member
    Slightly larger than a piece of pie.
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    The only way to know is to make the cake yourself and measure out the portions after you have entered it as a recipe.
  • 1longroad
    1longroad Posts: 642 Member
    Usually most cake mixes I have seen, equate to 1/12th of the cake, which is a very generous piece of cake. I would try to find the type of cake in the data base and it will give you a good idea. Ie: Walmart bakery white cake for example, or if it is homemade, pillsbury funfetti cake. Best of luck and go by an estimate of what you do find if need be!!
  • westernjoy
    westernjoy Posts: 175 Member
    2"x2" piece or usually 12 slices per 2 layered cake.
  • jayliospecky
    jayliospecky Posts: 25,022 Member
    While I don't know the answer, I'm perfectly willing to answer another semi-related question.

    The KIND of cake matters. I know this. Because you will see there are separate entries for "birthday cake," for example. And birthday cake definitely does not have the same amount of calories as regular, everyday cake. So don't make the same mistake I did.
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
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  • 1968samuel
    1968samuel Posts: 176 Member
    3.2 ounces if you're eating cake from Costco. I budget two slices when I eat it. I love cake! :blushing:
  • Dark_Roast
    Dark_Roast Posts: 17,689 Member
    Why just a piece? Eat the whole cake then you don't have to guess.
  • 1968samuel
    1968samuel Posts: 176 Member
    Why just a piece? Eat the whole cake then you don't have to guess.

    I like you!
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    Just eat the whole cake.

    Edit. Jinx!
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Why just a piece? Eat the whole cake then you don't have to guess.

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  • atb0821
    atb0821 Posts: 458 Member
    Not big enough.
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
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  • mem50
    mem50 Posts: 1,384 Member
    I started buying the single serving packages in the freezer section or deli area and go with that.

    Not much help I know, but for me it works. If there is cake or pie in the house...it's gone. (burp)
  • Nicolee_2014
    Nicolee_2014 Posts: 1,572 Member
    So many factors....
    Brand, ingredients etc. etc. etc. How long is a piece of string?
  • LiftAllThePizzas
    LiftAllThePizzas Posts: 17,857 Member
    While I don't know the answer, I'm perfectly willing to answer another semi-related question.

    The KIND of cake matters. I know this. Because you will see there are separate entries for "birthday cake," for example. And birthday cake definitely does not have the same amount of calories as regular, everyday cake. So don't make the same mistake I did.
    This brings up another important question. How big is a piece if it's already AFTER 8PM?
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
    Is there cake here or not?:angry:

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