Green Tea Mochi
Green tea mochi is a soft, chewy Japanese rice cake flavored with matcha (finely ground green tea powder). It is typically made from glutinous rice flour, sugar, and matcha, often filled with sweet red bean paste. Originating from Japan, it is a popular treat enjoyed during various festivals and as a year-round snack.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Green tea mochi is high in carbohydrates from the rice flour and sugar, with minimal fat and protein. A single piece provides roughly 100-150 calories and offers small amounts of antioxidants from the matcha.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 50 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 piece (approx. 80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, mochi is central to Japanese New Year celebrations (mochitsuki), symbolizing prosperity and togetherness. Nutritionally, the matcha adds a unique, earthy flavor and provides antioxidants like catechins, which are less common in typical sweets.
