Red bean cake vs Tteokbokki
Overall, Tteokbokki has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 3 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Red bean cake | Tteokbokki |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 273 kcal | 244 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g | 1.1 g |
| Saturated fat | — | 0.3 g |
| Sugars | 30 g | 8.9 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 1.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 1.1 g |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 8.9 g |
| Additives | 5 | 10 |
| Allergens | None listed | Gluten, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Tteokbokki has 11% fewer calories (244 kcal vs 273 kcal).
- Red bean cake has no fat, while Tteokbokki has 1.1 g.
- Tteokbokki has 70% less sugar (8.9 g vs 30 g).
- Red bean cake has 75% less salt (0.3 g vs 1.4 g).
- Tteokbokki has 59% more protein (8.9 g vs 3.6 g).
- Only Tteokbokki lists: Gluten, Soybeans.
Ingredients
Red bean cake
Water, sugar, glutinous rice flour, red beans, corn starch, potato starch, tapioca strach, agar agar, natural color, glucose, sodium acetate, sodium lactate, enzyme (amylase),.
Tteokbokki
Rice Cake: Rice, Distilled Alcohol, Less than 2% of Rice Bran Extract, Acid Solution (Lactic Acid, Water, Maltitol Syrup, Acetic Acid, Trisodium Citrate), Salt. Sauce Powder: Sugar, Red Pepper Powder, Maltodextrin, Salt, Modified Potato Starch, Less than 2% of Seasoning Mix [Salt, Mono - sodium Glutamate, Seasoning (Salt, Wheat Starch, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder), Sugar, Soy Sauce (Defatted Soybean, Corn Gluten), Wheat Starch, Palm Oil, Glucose, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Seasoned Soy Sauce {Soy Sauce (Defatted Soybean, Corn Gluten), Palm Oil, Yeast Extract, Xylose, Maltodextrin, Onion Concentrate), Black Pepper Powder, Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate, Onion Seasoning Oil, Garlic Flavored Sea - soning, Garlic And Onion Powder, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Artificial Flavor], Garlic Powder, Yeast Extract, Monosodium Gluta - mate, Natural Flavor, Onion Powder, Silicon Dioxide, Ascorbic Acid, Black Pepper Powder, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Oleoresin Paprika.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Red bean cake or Tteokbokki?
Overall, Tteokbokki has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Tteokbokki has fewer calories: 244 kcal versus 273 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Tteokbokki has less sugar: 8.9 g versus 30 g per 100 g.