Sponge cake nutrition facts

Per 1 piece (1/12 of 16 oz cake) · 38 g

Calories

110

6%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
2.1g
8% of calories
Carbs
23g
84% of calories
Fat
1g
8% of calories

Portion

✓ Low fat
✓ Low saturated fat

At a glance

One serving of Sponge cake (1 piece (1/12 of 16 oz cake), 38 g) has 110 calories, with 2.1 g of protein, 23 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (84% of calories).

Per 100 g

290cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

1.9g

Net carbs

23g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.2g

14 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Iron13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 piece (1/12 of 16 oz cake) (38 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	17 μg	2%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	0.1 mg	1%
Vitamin K	0.1 μg	0%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	8%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	8%
Niacin	1 mg	5%
Vitamin B6	0 mg	2%
Folate (B9)	18 μg	4%
Vitamin B12	0.1 μg	4%
Pantothenic acid	0.2 mg	4%
Choline	14 mg	3%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	27 mg	3%
Iron	1 mg	13%
Potassium	38 mg	1%
Magnesium	4 mg	1%
Phosphorus	52 mg	7%
Zinc	0.2 mg	2%
Copper	0 mg	3%
Manganese	0.1 mg	3%
Selenium	3 μg	6%

Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	0.4 μg	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.1 g	—
Beta carotene	2 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.5 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Leucine	0.2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	0.4 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.2 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	17 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 110 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

21min
Walking (3.5 mph)
13min
Cycling (moderate)
9min
Running (6 mph)
16min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sponge cake?

One serving of Sponge cake (1 piece (1/12 of 16 oz cake)) has 110 calories, which works out to 290 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Sponge cake high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 8% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Sponge cake keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 23 g of net carbs and 84% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Sponge cake?

237 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Sponge cake?

14 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 piece (1/12 of 16 oz cake) (38 g)

Calories110

% Daily Value*

Total fat 1g	1%
Saturated fat 0.3g	2%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 39mg	13%
Sodium 237mg	10%
Total carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary fiber 0.2g	1%
Total sugars 14g
Protein 2.1g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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