Sponge cake nutrition facts (1 piece (1/12 of 10 inch cake))

Per 1 piece (1/12 of 10 inch cake) · 63 g

Calories

187

9%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
4.6g
10% of calories
Carbs
36g
77% of calories
Fat
2.7g
13% of calories

Portion

✓ Low fat
✓ Low saturated fat

At a glance

One serving of Sponge cake (1 piece (1/12 of 10 inch cake), 63 g) has 187 calories, with 4.6 g of protein, 36 g of carbohydrates and 2.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (77% of calories). It is high in selenium (21% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 36% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

297cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.5g

Net carbs

36g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Selenium21%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Riboflavin (B2)15%
Vitamin B1210%
Iron12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Cholesterol36%

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 piece (1/12 of 10 inch cake) (63 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	49 μg	5%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	8%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	15%
Niacin	1 mg	5%
Vitamin B6	0 mg	3%
Folate (B9)	25 μg	6%
Vitamin B12	0.2 μg	10%
Pantothenic acid	0.3 mg	7%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	26 mg	3%
Iron	1 mg	12%
Potassium	89 mg	2%
Magnesium	6 mg	1%
Phosphorus	63 mg	9%
Zinc	0.4 mg	3%
Copper	0 mg	4%
Manganese	0.1 mg	5%
Selenium	12 μg	21%

Full breakdown · 25 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.2 g	—
Arginine	0.3 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.4 g	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Leucine	0.4 g	—
Lysine	0.3 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	1 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.4 g	—
Proline	0.3 g	—
Retinol	49 μg	—
Serine	0.3 g	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.2 g	—
Valine	0.2 g	—

How it compares

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

Similar foods

Burning 187 calories

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

36min
Walking (3.5 mph)
22min
Cycling (moderate)
16min
Running (6 mph)
26min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sponge cake?

One serving of Sponge cake (1 piece (1/12 of 10 inch cake)) has 187 calories, which works out to 297 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Sponge cake high in protein?

Not especially. It has 4.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 10% 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 36 g of net carbs and 77% 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?

144 mg per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 piece (1/12 of 10 inch cake) (63 g)

Calories187

% Daily Value*

Total fat 2.7g	3%
Saturated fat 0.8g	4%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 144mg	6%
Total carbohydrate 36g	13%
Dietary fiber 0g
Protein 4.6g

* 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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