Chinese new year is just around the corner and everyone is starting munch on all the CNY snacks! But are you clear about the calories of each bite you took? Let’s have a look at the average calories stated below and beware not to overeat when enjoying them!
1. Bak Kwa
Average: 218 calories per slice
How could we resist this sweet pork jerky! But actually 3 slices of Bak Kwa are approximately equals to 7 bowls of rice! Do you feel guilty now having few slices of Bak Kwa now? *oops*
2. Nian Gao (Rice Cake)
Average: 482 calories per serving
Our new year is deemed incomplete if we have didn't have Nian Gao in the year, but the you got to know the calorie count is too high! It would be better if you can cut it into smaller sizes so that you wouldn't over eat them!
3. Green Pea Cookies
Average: 53 calories per piece
The healthy-ish green colour might trick you into thinking that it could be healthier, but we wanna tell you that you're definitely wrong about this! These cookies are made with quite high amount of butter & sugar, and the calorie count for few small pieces are about the same as a bowl of rice.
4. Pineapple Tarts
Average: 94 calories per piece
According to most recipes, there are around 3.5 teaspoons of sugar in each tart! So we should be telling you not to eat more than you should, even though it might be quite difficult to control yourself from munching on these classic CNY tart.
5. Dried Shrimp Spring Rolls
Average: 22 calories per piece
They are definitely small in size and you know you can't stop at only a a few of these!
6. Cornflake Cookies
Average: 83 calories per piece
These cornflake cookies are the must-have snack for every Chinese New Year. Although it seems harmless as cornflakes are the favorite breakfast options of many families, these cookies' calories are quite high as they contain a large amount of butter and sugar!
Even though the calories are of CNY cookies are really high, but it only happens once a year and we still hope you can enjoy them (even after reading this)! Consume in moderation!
