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Among people on a diet these days, the most frequently exchanged dessert as a gift is Hanjungseon Chapssaltteok (glutinous rice cake). Since it contains whole strawberries, tangerines, golden kiwis, and persimmons, it's easy to think, "It has fruit, so it must be okay," and reach for it. So, we looked up and organized the calories for all 14 flavors on the Hanjungseon store menu. To summarize in advance, the fruit series, priced in the 4,000 won range, are about 130-150kcal per piece, while the yogurt and Dubai series, which exceed 6,000 won, are about 250-360kcal. As the price increases, the calories tend to increase as well.

In this article, we have arranged the calories by flavor in ascending order, discussed how many pieces might be acceptable per day while on a diet, and which ones to choose to feel less regretful.

The values are per piece. If you look at the size (g) and price together, you can see the differences between the series at a glance.

※ Source: Calories are values registered on Pillyze (pillyze.com). Since these are estimated values uploaded by users, not official nutrition labels disclosed by the brand, they may vary slightly for the same flavor across different entries, so please take them as a range. Menu names and prices follow the Hanjungseon Naver menu board.

The signature Fresh Strawberry Chapssaltteok is approximately 132kcal per piece (70g), making it the lowest among the 14 types. The price is 4,200 won, which is about in the middle. Strawberries themselves are only about 32kcal per 100g (Source: FatSecret), so most of the calories can be attributed to the glutinous rice cake skin and white bean paste.

Here's a diet tip: if you buy them during strawberry season (winter-spring), the fruit content is higher, maximizing satisfaction for the same calorie count.

Whole Tangerine is 136kcal, Golden Kiwi is 138kcal, Soft Persimmon is 139kcal, and Honey Gold Pineapple is 135-155kcal, with a difference of less than 20kcal from Fresh Strawberry. Since the calories of 100g of fruit range from 27-60kcal, it is difficult for there to be a significant difference in calories based on the type of fruit in a 70g rice cake.

Ultimately, what determines the calories is the rice cake skin and bean paste, not the fruit. You can choose the flavor according to your preference and just count the number of pieces. Don't be too reassured by the fruit name.

Mugwort Fresh Strawberry is approximately 149kcal (100g), and Fig is approximately 153kcal (80g). The calories are higher not because of the type of fruit, but because the rice cake itself is larger. Mugwort Fresh Strawberry weighs up to 100g due to its thick mugwort rice cake skin, and Fig is 80g as it contains a whole fig.

Still, at around 150kcal, the difference from Fresh Strawberry is only about 20kcal. Fig is one of the most expensive in the fruit series at 5,500 won and is only available in season, so if you're going to eat it, it might be better to use it as your one daily treat.

Choco Strawberry is approximately 215kcal (100g), and An-butter is approximately 294kcal (120g). Chocolate bean paste and gourmet butter add fat, making them 1.5-2 times the calories of the fruit series. In particular, An-butter is the cheapest among the 14 types at 3,500 won, but it has the highest calories, equivalent to about one bowl of rice (approx. 300kcal, Source: FatSecret). It is more appropriate to consider it a meal replacement rather than a snack.

Dubai-style is approximately 256kcal (100g), and Fresh Strawberry Dubai Chocolate is approximately 260-360kcal based on registered values. They are also the most expensive at 6,500 won and 7,500 won. Chocolate, pistachios, and kadaif add fat, making them double the calories of the fruit series. Eating one piece in halves over two days can help avoid using up all your snack calories at once.

Peach Yogurt is approximately 254kcal (100g), Blueberry Yogurt is approximately 259-265kcal (90g), and Shine Muscat Yogurt, for which there are no registered values, is estimated to be around 250-265kcal, similar to others in its series. The yogurt line is larger than the fruit series, ranging from 90-100g, and the yogurt inside is in a sweetened sauce form, so it is not light.

Hold it in your hand and check its size first. Adding one yogurt chapssaltteok to one fruit chapssaltteok makes it 400kcal, which is the calorie count for one meal.

The answer is one. For a dieter, if you set one meal at 400kcal and a daily intake of 1,200-1,500kcal, one piece from the fruit series (approx. 132-153kcal) falls within the snack budget. Two pieces are equivalent to one bowl of rice, and even if you fill a 9-piece set with only fruit series and eat them all in one sitting, you would exceed 1,200kcal.

When choosing, you can look at the price tag. The 4,000-4,500 won range is 130-150kcal, and 5,500 won and above start from 215kcal, with An-butter at 3,500 won being the only exception. This means the cheapest line on the menu is the lightest line. The best time to eat it is as a snack before afternoon activity rather than as a dessert after a meal. Chapssaltteok is a high-carb snack, approximately 277kcal per 100g (Source: Ministry of Food and Drug Safety), with added bean paste, so picking up another one after dinner can easily derail your daily calculations.

If you receive a gift set, share it with family or colleagues immediately upon opening, and only take out one piece per day. Since it's a rice cake with fruit, the storage period is short, and the thought of "eating it all before it goes bad" can lead to finishing a whole box in two days. For accompanying beverages, Americano or unsweetened tea are good choices. Chapssaltteok itself is a high-sugar snack, so adding a sweet latte or juice can easily push you over 400kcal for one meal.

There are also alternatives that offer the same fruit satisfaction with a quarter of the calories. 100g of fresh strawberries is about 32kcal, a quarter of one strawberry chapssaltteok, and 100g of tangerines is about 39kcal, so two tangerines can replace one whole tangerine chapssaltteok (Source: FatSecret / National Health Knowledge Center). Just removing the rice cake skin and bean paste can reduce calories this much.

One piece from the fruit series is approximately 132-153kcal. What determines the calories is not the type of fruit, but the bean paste, filling, and size, and the price largely reflects this difference. If you are on a diet, choose one piece per day from Fresh Strawberry, Whole Tangerine, Golden Kiwi, or Soft Persimmon. From Choco Strawberry upwards, count them as a meal, not a snack. The standard is 400kcal per meal and 1,200-1,500kcal per day. There's no need to cut them out completely. If you choose any flavor you like and stick to one piece, you can still enjoy them while dieting.

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※ Citation: Jang IY, Yim JH, et al. Korean Medicine with Self-monitoring for Weight Control and Factors Associated with Weight Loss. J Korean Med. 2022;43(1):87-98. DOI 10.13048/jkm.22008 (Lim Joo-hyuk, Director of Acro Korean Medicine Clinic, co-first author · Observational study on Korean medicine weight loss + self-monitoring). The calories in this text are based on values registered with Pillyze, FatSecret, and the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, and may vary depending on the actual product, so they are for reference only.

Reviewed by: Lim Joo-hyuk, Chief Director · Chief Director, Acro Korean Medicine Clinic Last reviewed: 2026-09-14

This article is for general informational purposes only, and results may vary depending on individual dietary habits and body constitution. Please consult with a specialist for accurate dietary and weight management guidance.