Calories
235 kcal
12% of Daily kcal · energy-dense
Protein
5 g
10% RDI
Fat
0.5 g
0.1g sat fat
Carbs
50 g
18% RDI
Sugar
0.5 g
1% RDI
Fiber
0.5 g
2% RDI
Salt
0 g
0% RDI
Tteok (Korean Rice Cake)
Tteok (Korean Rice Cake) is a traditional Korean rice cake commonly used in snacks, desserts and ceremonial dishes; varieties like injeolmi are chewy and often coated with bean powder. It is largely a starchy food, providing primarily 50g of carbohydrates per 100 g and only modest protein and fiber. Nutritionally it’s a low-fat, energy-dense option that is not a significant source of fiber or antioxidant micronutrients, so swapping to whole-grain or vegetable-based versions can boost fiber and micronutrient content.
Vegan · Lactose free · Gluten free · Processed · ~0.90€/100g
Kinome Health Grade
C-
Fair
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Nutrition
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Nutrition quality
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science
C- · 5.4 / 10
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Frequently asked
Q.01Is Tteok (Korean Rice Cake) healthy?
Tteok (Korean Rice Cake) is rated moderate (Health Grade C-) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.
Q.03What NOVA processing level is Tteok (Korean Rice Cake)?
Tteok (Korean Rice Cake) is NOVA 3 - Processed.
Q.05Is Tteok (Korean Rice Cake) gluten free?
Yes, Tteok (Korean Rice Cake) is gluten free.
Q.02What are the macros in Tteok (Korean Rice Cake)?
100g of Tteok (Korean Rice Cake) contains 235 kcal, 5g protein, 50g carbohydrates, 0.5g fat, and 0.5g fiber.
Q.04Is Tteok (Korean Rice Cake) vegan?
Yes, Tteok (Korean Rice Cake) is vegan.
Q.06Is Tteok (Korean Rice Cake) lactose free?
Yes, Tteok (Korean Rice Cake) is lactose free.
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