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Traditional Asian pancake dessert, red bean paste filling, moderate fiber and protein, high in carbohydrates
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Red Bean Min Jiang Kueh (90 g) has 198 calories. That works out to 220 calories per 100 g. It contains 36.9 g of carbs, 4.7 g of protein, 2.9 g of fat and 3.4 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
198
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
36.9g
· 13% DV
Protein
4.7g
· 9% DV
Fat
2.9g
· 4% DV
Fiber
3.4g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 77% · Protein 10% · Fat 13%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 198 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.9 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.63 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 108 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 36.9 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 198 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 45 g | 99 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 45 g | 99 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 65 g | 143 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 130 g | 286 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 396 kcal |
Calculated from 220 calories per 100 g.
Red bean Min Jiang Kueh is a thick, soft griddle pancake folded around sweet red bean paste. It is a Chinese-style Southeast Asian snack, commonly eaten as a dessert or between meals.
Red bean Min Jiang Kueh tastes mildly sweet, with a tender, slightly chewy pancake around a smooth, sweeter bean filling. The contrast between the plain batter and the rich paste is central to the snack.
Red bean Min Jiang Kueh is made by cooking a thick batter on a griddle, spreading red bean paste over it, then folding the pancake. The batter is often leavened, which gives the cooked pancake its soft, airy texture.
Red bean Min Jiang Kueh belongs to the Chinese-style pancake tradition found across Southeast Asia, especially in Singapore and Malaysia. Min Jiang Kueh is a familiar hawker-style snack there, with fillings that vary by vendor.
They are closely related griddle snacks, but the names and typical versions differ by region. Apam balik is often associated with peanut filling, while red bean Min Jiang Kueh uses sweet red bean paste; recipes and local naming can overlap.
The defining filling in red bean Min Jiang Kueh is sweetened red bean paste, enclosed in a flour-based pancake. Some batters include ingredients such as egg or milk, so the exact recipe can vary between shops and homemade versions.
Red bean Min Jiang Kueh is usually eaten folded, either warm or at room temperature, and can be cut into smaller pieces for sharing. It works well as a snack with unsweetened tea or coffee.
Store red bean Min Jiang Kueh in a sealed container in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Reheat a piece briefly in a pan or microwave; a pan helps bring back some of the soft, freshly cooked texture.
Yes, red bean Min Jiang Kueh can be frozen. Wrap individual portions or separate them with parchment so they do not stick together, then thaw and reheat before serving; the pancake may be less tender than when freshly made.
Yes, red bean Min Jiang Kueh is commonly enjoyed as a sweet snack or dessert. Its filling is already sweet, so it is usually served on its own rather than with syrup or extra toppings.
Vitamins
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.08µg · 4% DV
B3
0.54mg · 3% DV
B5
0.16mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.16mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
49mg · 7% DV
Iron
0.99mg · 6% DV
Sodium
108mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
108mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Red Bean Min Jiang Kueh is a Chinese-style griddle pancake popular in Singapore and Malaysia. A thick, soft batter is cooked on a hot pan, spread with sweet red bean paste and folded over the filling.
The pancake is tender and slightly chewy, with a lightly browned outside and a smooth, sweet centre. In its home region, it is commonly bought from hawker stalls as a snack and enjoyed with tea. Elsewhere, it works well as a sweet afternoon bite. It is mainly carbohydrate, with some fibre and protein; pair a portion with unsweetened tea if you prefer to keep the snack less sweet overall.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.63g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.99g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.