Candied Winter Melon
Candied Winter Melon is a traditional Chinese confection made by simmering winter melon strips in sugar syrup until they become translucent and are coated in crystallized sugar. It's a classic sweet treat often enjoyed as a snack or dessert, particularly during festivals like the Lunar New Year.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in carbohydrates, primarily from sugar, with negligible fat and protein. It provides a quick energy boost and small amounts of minerals like potassium, with a typical serving containing around 150-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 44 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 42 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 95 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Calcium | 10 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.1 mg |
Per 1/2 cup (75 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a preserved food with a long shelf life, symbolizing longevity and good fortune. Nutritionally, while high in sugar, winter melon itself is very low in calories and a good source of vitamin C and potassium before the candying process.
