Chinese Sponge Cake (Baked, Not Steamed) Recipe

Chinese Sponge Cake (Baked, Not Steamed) has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 86.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and very high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its very high sugar content puts it in the top 10 percentile. This is often undesirable for people watching their sugar intake. With 12.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Chinese cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Dessert.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Chinese Sponge Cake (Baked, Not Steamed) has been given a composite ranking of 10, and sparingly.