Nutrition facts
Per 100 grams
- Energy
- 421 kcal1761.5 kJ
- Carbohydrates
- 61 g
- Protein
- 7 g
- Total fat
- 17 g
- Dietary fiber
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 0 mg
- Calcium
- 0 mg
Nutrition referenceSnacks & Desserts
Mooncake
Mooncake is a dense Chinese pastry with a sweet filling, traditionally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Per 100 g it provides 421 calories with 61 g carbs and 17 g fat.
421
kcalper 100g
- Carbs
- 61g
- Protein
- 7g
- Fat
- 17g
Reference values
About this food
Understanding this nutrition reference
Mooncake is a dense, round Chinese pastry traditionally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival. It has a thin, tender crust and a sweet filling, commonly lotus seed paste, red bean paste, or mixed nuts, often with a salted egg yolk.
Nutritionally, mooncake is very energy-dense because of its sweet filling and rich crust. Per 100 g it provides about 421 kcal, 61 g of carbohydrates, 7 g of protein, and 17 g of fat. This reference reflects a typical sweet mooncake.
A single mooncake is usually large and calorie-dense, often shared in small slices. For accurate tracking, weigh the portion, and use the serving sizes below.
Portion guidance
How to use the serving references
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical 1/8 of a mooncake (about 25 g) provides roughly 105 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Questions and answers
Mooncake nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in a mooncake?
Mooncake provides about 421 calories per 100 g. A typical 1/8 slice (about 25 g) provides roughly 105 calories.
What is mooncake filled with?
Mooncake is usually filled with sweet lotus seed paste, red bean paste, or mixed nuts, and often contains a salted egg yolk.
Is mooncake high in calories?
Yes. Mooncake is very energy-dense because of its sweet filling and rich crust, providing about 421 calories per 100 g.
