Nutrient Content of Bak Kwa

HI EVERYBODY! :)

this is an extract from http://www.todayonline.com/Health/EDC110125-0000148/Love-bak-kwa

"A little won't hurt, will it?

Even small doses of Chinese New Year goodies, most of which are high in fat and sugar, can pack a hefty amount of calories (see box).

According to Ms Lydia Tan, a dietician at Health Promotion Board, a kilo of body fat contains 7,700 calories worth of stored energy. If you consume an excess of 1,100 calories every day, you would be on your way to gaining an extra kilo by the end of a week.

And it doesn't take much to consume an extra 1,100 calories, especially if you're snacking from house to house.

"For example, if you eat six pieces of pineapple tarts, six pieces of cashew nut cookies and drink two cans of carbonated drinks, you would have already consumed 1,100 calories," said Ms Tan.

According to HPB, the estimated daily calorie requirement of an average sedentary adult in Singapore, consuming normal-portion meals, ranges from 1800 to 2000 calories.



Count your calories

A savvy snacker budgets his calories and focuses on quality rather than quantity. Here's a list of Chinese New Year goodies and their calorie content.


- 1 whole mandarin orange (60g) 28 calories

- 2 pieces of kueh bangkit (10g) 38 calories

- 1 piece of nian gao (20g) 46 calories

- 2 pieces of love letters (26g) 112 calories

- 1 handful of peanuts (20g) 113 calories

- 1 handful of cashew nuts (20g) 116 calories

- 2 pieces of cashew nut cookies (24g) 124 calories

- 2 pieces of pineapple tarts (50g) 164 calories

- I handful of prawn rolls (45g) 228 calories

- 1 slice of pork bak kwa (57g) 229 calories
- 1 handful of melon seeds (45g) 251 calories

I didn't know delicious bak kwa has such a high calorie content, and it's like one of my favourite foods, especially the spicy ones. Om nom nom nom! :D
I shall have it in moderation next time! :)

AMANDA