Tag: Tang yuan

According to the Health Promotion Administration, four tang yuan with black sesame filling can contain around 280 calories, nearly the equivalent of a bowl of cooked rice. While this classic Chinese dessert is a symbol of reunion, many wonder: is tang yuan good for you, or is it a high-sugar, high-calorie indulgence best saved for special occasions?

According to nutrition experts, a single serving of five filled tang yuan can contain 300–350 calories, comparable to a bowl of white rice. This raises the question for many health-conscious individuals: is tang yuan high in calories?