Chinese New Year Snack Platter

Chinese New Year Snack Platter recipe videos

A Chinese New Year Snack Platter, also known as a 'Tray of Togetherness' or 'Chun Hua Ban', is a festive assortment of symbolic snacks served during Lunar New Year celebrations. It typically includes a colorful variety of dried fruits, nuts, candies, and seeds, each chosen for its auspicious meaning, such as prosperity, health, or family unity.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This platter is generally high in carbohydrates and fats, primarily from dried fruits and nuts, offering quick energy and essential fatty acids. A typical serving provides a good mix of fiber, vitamins like vitamin E, and minerals such as magnesium and iron, with a calorie range of 150-250 kcal depending on the specific items.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	210 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	35 mg
Magnesium	45 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	280 mg
Vitamin E	2.8 mg
Phosphorus	90 mg
Zinc	1.2 mg
Manganese	0.8 mg
Copper	0.3 mg

Per 1 cup (150 g) mixed assortment · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, each item on the platter carries a symbolic wish—for example, melon seeds represent fertility, while candied lotus root symbolizes abundance. Nutritionally, the combination of nuts and dried fruits offers a balanced snack rich in antioxidants and healthy fats, contrasting with many modern processed sweets.