Zongzi
Zongzi is a traditional Chinese sticky rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves and steamed or boiled. Its fillings vary widely by region, from savory meats like pork belly and salted duck egg yolk to sweet red bean paste or plain glutinous rice. It is most famously associated with the Dragon Boat Festival, commemorating the poet Qu Yuan.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Zongzi is a carbohydrate-rich dish due to its glutinous rice base, with a moderate amount of fat and protein depending on the filling. A typical serving provides a substantial energy boost, roughly 300-500 calories, along with some B vitamins and minerals from the rice and fillings.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.05 mg |
| Folate | 30 mcg |
| Selenium | 5 mcg |
Per 1 zongzi (about 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Zongzi is a symbol of remembrance and unity, with families and communities gathering to wrap them together. Nutritionally, the bamboo leaf wrapping imparts a unique, subtle fragrance and contains antioxidants, making it more than just a flavorful wrapper.
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