Chuseok foods that are intimidating to eat once you know the calories

Since autumn is the season of harvest, Chuseok holiday foods are diverse and abundant. However, most holiday foods are high in calories because they are cooked with a lot of oil, stir-fried, grilled, or deep-fried. Knowing the enormous calories in Chuseok foods can make you hesitant to eat them. While it’s difficult to calculate each calorie individually, once you know, it will be hard to eat as much as before. If you often regret gaining weight after holidays, pay attention to the calorie content of holiday foods.

 

Songpyeon

Songpyeon, the representative food of Chuseok, has varying calories depending on the ingredients and size of the filling. However, since it is made from rice, it naturally has a high carbohydrate content and therefore a high calorie count. One piece of songpyeon contains approximately 45 to 60 kcal (if the filling is beans or red beans). Assuming an average of 50 kcal per piece, eating six pieces amounts to 300 kcal, which is similar to the calories in a bowl of rice. If you eat six or so as a snack after a meal, it is equivalent to consuming an additional bowl of rice.

 

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Jeon, such as sashimi, pollock pancake, donggeurangttaeng, and pumpkin pancake, come in a variety of types and flavors. The calorie content varies depending on the ingredients used and how the oil is applied during cooking. However, since they are fried in oil, jeon are high-calorie, greasy foods. Typically, the most commonly fried jeon, such as zucchini pancake, contains about 112 kcal per 100g; pollock pancake about 180 kcal per 100g; and donggeurangttaeng with meat about 200 kcal per 100g. Eating just a few pieces as a side dish can match the calorie content of a bowl of rice.

 

& Braised Short Ribs

 

Among holiday foods, galbijjim (braised short ribs) is the fattiest and highest in calories. Even nutritious galbijjim varies greatly in calorie content depending on the cooking method. Typically, it exceeds 300 kcal per 100 grams, making it a representative high-calorie holiday dish. Since delicious and nutritious galbijjim is hard to resist, eating it freely can lead to weight gain. It is best to remove the fatty parts and focus on lean meat when eating galbijjim.

 

Japchae

 

Japchae, made by mixing glass noodles with meat, mushrooms, and various vegetables, is a traditional holiday dish that stimulates the appetite. The main ingredient, glass noodles, is made from sweet potato starch, making it easy to gain weight from carbohydrates. Additionally, since it is stir-fried in oil, it is inherently high in calories. Typically, one serving of 200g contains about 300 kcal, so caution is advised. If japchae is eaten as a side dish with rice, it can lead to excessive carbohydrate intake.

Yakgwa/Sikhye

 

Yakgwa and sikhye, enjoyed as post-meal snacks, are also high-calorie foods. Their sweet taste is charming, but because they contain high levels of sugar, they are easy to gain weight with during holidays. Usually, one yakgwa is about 120 kcal, and one glass of sikhye (200g) is about 140 kcal. When consuming yakgwa and sikhye as post-meal snacks, attention should be paid to calorie intake.

by. Kormedi.com

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Although it's not as lively as before during Chuseok, it's still a day when families gather and enjoy delicious food.

As everyone well knows, holiday foods are high in calories.

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