The calories of moon cakes are equivalent to 3 bowls of rice. Mid-autumn moon cakes contain high sugar content, and more fat is added to keep the taste. The production process is mostly fried and baked. They are "three high" foods with high sugar, high calorie, high fever and high fat.

Generally, the calories of moon cakes may be the calories of several servings of rice. Mid-Autumn moon cakes have a high fat rate and are not easily digested and absorbed. Therefore, eating too many moon cakes is very easy to get fat, and people who are losing weight should try not to eat them.