Sponge Cake Calories & Nutrition (स्पंज केक)

Sponge Cake has 152 calories per 1 slice (253 kcal per 100 g)

Sweets & Desserts Health Rating: 4/10 Best time: After a meal
152 kcal

Sponge Cake Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Sponge Cake broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 slice standard 60 g 152 kcal 5.5 g 26.8 g 2.8 g
100 g 100 g 253 kcal 9.2 g 44.7 g 4.7 g
2 slices 120 g 304 kcal 11 g 53.6 g 5.6 g
3 slices 180 g 456 kcal 16.5 g 80.4 g 8.4 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
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Nutrition Facts — Sponge Cake (per 1 slice)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 152 kcal 253 kcal 8%
Protein 5.5 g 9.2 g 11%
Carbohydrates 26.8 g 44.7 g 9%
Fat 2.8 g 4.7 g 4%
Fiber 0.4 g 0.7 g 2%
Sugar 15.8 g 26.3 g 32%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 5.5 g · 14%
Carbs 26.8 g · 69%
Fat 2.8 g · 16%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 152 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 33 min
Cycling 22 min
Running 16 min
Yoga 43 min

Is Sponge Cake good for weight loss?

Best kept occasional

Sponge Cake carries roughly 253 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 9.2 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Is Sponge Cake good for muscle gain?

Useful as a supporting food

Sponge Cake provides about 9.2 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as moderate for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 3.6 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is not an efficient way to hit a protein target. If you are training for size, aim for 1.6–2.2 g of protein per kg of bodyweight per day and spread it across 4–5 meals.

Health tips for eating Sponge Cake

Treat it as an occasional dessert — one piece or a small katori is a sensible portion. Having it straight after a meal is better than eating it on an empty stomach.

About Sponge Cake

A light, plain cake made with eggs, flour and sugar.

Frequently asked questions about Sponge Cake

1 slice sponge cake (60 g) contains approximately 152 calories, along with 5.5 g protein, 26.8 g carbohydrates and 2.8 g fat.

1 slice sponge cake (60 g) mein lagbhag 152 calorie aur 5.5 g protein hota hai. Isme 26.8 g carbs aur 2.8 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 स्लाइस स्पंज केक (60 ग्राम) में लगभग 152 कैलोरी और 5.5 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 26.8 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 2.8 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Sponge Cake contains about 253 calories, 9.2 g protein, 44.7 g carbs and 4.7 g fat.

2 slices works out to roughly 304 calories and 11 g of protein in total.

Best kept occasional. Sponge Cake carries roughly 253 kcal per 100 g, which is high for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 9.2 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. Because it is calorie-dense, the portion size matters far more than whether you eat it at all — weigh or eyeball your serving and fit it into your daily budget instead of cutting it out entirely.

Sponge Cake contains about 9.2 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered moderate for Indian foods.

Sponge Cake provides roughly 44.7 g of carbohydrates and 26.3 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a fairly carb-heavy food, so smaller servings are sensible. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

Sponge Cake is best eaten at after a meal.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 152 calories in 1 slice sponge cake takes brisk walking for about 33 minutes, or cycling for about 22 minutes, or running for about 16 minutes, or yoga for about 43 minutes.

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 30 October 2026

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