Tangyuan are high in calories, so how many calories are in one tangyuan? Actually, one tangyuan is quite high in calories. Tangyuan are made from glutinous rice, so one tangyuan is relatively high in calories and not easily digestible; four tangyuan have as many calories as a bowl of rice. The calorie content of tangyuan is approximately 250 kcal/100g, and a medium-sized tangyuan is about 30g, which is 150 kcal, equivalent to the calories you would burn by running 400 meters.
Therefore, friends who sometimes skip dinner and specifically use tangyuan as a late-night snack should pay close attention. Otherwise, you might gain weight without even knowing why! Considering that tangyuan contain a lot of oil and sugar and are very high in calories, many women are afraid to eat too much. Pay attention to the following four tips to enjoy the delicious taste without worrying about gaining weight.
Tips One: Eat Small Tangyuan, Not Big Ones
Generally, tangyuan come in two types besides different sizes: with filling and without filling. Unfilled small tangyuan have about 70 kcal per 10 pieces. Filled tangyuan vary in calories depending on the amount of filling and their size. A filled small tangyuan has about 34 kcal per piece, while a commercially packaged large sesame or peanut tangyuan has about 60-70 kcal per piece, and a fresh meat one has about 50-60 kcal. Therefore, to avoid excessive calorie intake, it is recommended that those on a diet choose unfilled small tangyuan. If you really don't like the bland taste of unfilled tangyuan, it's best to choose small meat-filled tangyuan.
Tips Two: Don't Crispy-Fry for Fragrance; Boil Instead
Are the crispy, golden-fried tangyuan tempting? Don't be tempted! Those on a diet should avoid frying tangyuan, otherwise the double calories will make you regret it later. It's best to boil them in hot water. You can also use flower tea to cook them for a fresher taste and add some low-calorie honey for flavor; sweet tangyuan with filling are already sweet, so no extra sugar is needed. Additionally, you can use brown sugar and ginger to cook tangyuan to dispel cold, or add sugar-free jelly and sugar-free coconut jelly to increase satiety and reduce calorie intake. You can also add ingredients like longan, red dates, and white fungus to increase the nutritional content. For savory tangyuan, adding more vegetables is a good choice to increase your intake of fiber, minerals, and vitamins.
Tips Three: Don't Go for a Full Bowl; Skip the Sweet Soup
After eating the fragrant, chewy tangyuan, you might have a sweet soup, like sweet red bean soup or peanut soup... that sweet and cozy taste might make life seem sweeter. But do you know? Just 5 tangyuan have over 300 kcal, and adding a bowl of red bean soup with about 210 kcal makes the calorie intake quite惊人 (surprising). Therefore, it is recommended that when you eat tangyuan, don't pair them with sweet soups. Instead, have a plain soup without any flavor, or a cup of fat-burning herbal tea, which can help you get rid of the greasy feeling and is a great choice!
Tips Four: For Savory Tangyuan, Add More Vegetables and Less Fried Scallion Crisp
When cooking savory tangyuan, it's recommended to add some green vegetables to balance the nutrition. Just before the tangyuan are done, do you sprinkle a tablespoon of fried scallion crisp for extra flavor? Indeed, it adds a lot of flavor, but at the same time, fried scallion crisp has 514 kcal per 100g, which multiplies the calories several times! It is recommended that you use preserved mustard (dong cai) instead of fried scallion crisp. The calorie difference between preserved mustard and fried scallion crisp is as much as 20%. Which one is a better choice? I believe the smart you already have the answer in your heart.