Matcha Yokan
Matcha Yokan is a traditional Japanese jellied dessert made from red bean paste, agar-agar, and high-quality matcha green tea powder. It is a firm, sliceable sweet that is a popular wagashi (Japanese confection) often enjoyed during tea ceremonies or as a seasonal treat.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is primarily high in carbohydrates from sugar and red beans, with minimal fat and protein. A typical serving provides a quick source of energy and contains small amounts of iron and potassium from the beans and tea.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 35 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 slice (100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Yokan is a classic example of wagashi, designed to complement the bitterness of matcha tea. Nutritionally, the use of agar-agar (a seaweed-based gelatin) makes it a vegan-friendly dessert that is also a good source of fiber.
