Mooncake
Mooncakes are traditional Chinese pastries, typically round or square, with a dense, rich filling encased in a thin, tender crust. The most classic fillings include lotus seed paste or red bean paste, often containing a salted duck egg yolk at the center. They are the signature food of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Mooncakes are very energy-dense, being high in both carbohydrates (from the sugar and flour) and fat (from the oil and egg yolk). A single traditional mooncake can provide a significant portion of daily calorie needs, with minimal protein.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 421 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 56 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 50 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.15 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.10 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 piece (100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The round shape of mooncakes symbolizes family reunion and completeness, mirroring the full moon of the festival. The salted egg yolk inside represents the moon itself, creating a poetic connection between the food and the celestial celebration.
