Lotus paste egg yolk mooncake

Lotus paste egg yolk mooncake

Dessert

Item Rating: 46/100

1 serving (180 grams) contains 800 calories, 15.0 grams of protein, 40.0 grams of fat, and 100.0 grams of carbohydrates.

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1052.6
calories
19.7
protein
131.6
carbohydrates
52.6
fat

Nutrition Information

1 cup (236.8g)
Calories
1052.6
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 52.6 g 67%
Saturated Fat 19.7 g 98%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 263.2 mg 87%
Sodium 526.3 mg 22%
Total Carbohydrates 131.6 g 47%
Dietary Fiber 2.6 g 9%
Sugars 65.8 g
protein 19.7 g 39%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Calcium 131.6 mg 10%
Iron 2.6 mg 14%
Potassium 263.2 mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Food Attributes

⚠️ Contains trans fat
🧈 High saturated fat

Source of Calories

48.8%
7.3%
43.9%
Fat: 473 cal (43.9%)
Protein: 78 cal (7.3%)
Carbs: 526 cal (48.8%)

About Lotus paste egg yolk mooncake

Lotus Paste Egg Yolk Mooncake is a traditional Chinese pastry enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival. It features a soft, golden-brown pastry shell encasing a rich lotus seed paste filling, often paired with one or two salted egg yolks at the center. The lotus seed paste is made from blended lotus seeds, sugar, and oil, creating a smooth and fragrant texture. Salted egg yolks add a savory, slightly umami flavor and symbolize the full moon. While mooncakes are a cultural delicacy, they are also high in calories, sugar, and fat, making them a treat best enjoyed in moderation. The lotus seeds provide some nutritional benefits, such as fiber and essential minerals, but the inclusion of sugar and oil reduces its healthfulness. Appreciated as a festive indulgence, the mooncake represents community and tradition more than it does a source of balanced nutrition.

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Daily value percentages based on FDA guidelines. Nutrient recommendations from NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

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