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Love hotteok? Here's how the sugary, oil-fried snack can affect your diet

com. Comedian Shin Bong-sun, who has drawn attention for her slimmer figure, turned down even a tempting snack to stay on track with her diet. Shin recently posted a photo of a black plastic bag on social media, writing, “Hotteok my older sister bought me from Namdaemun. I won't eat it.” She also shared a full-body photo taken at a gym, saying she was…

Love hotteok? Here's how the sugary, oil-fried snack can affect your diet

Hotteok, a sugary and oil-fried Korean snack, is notorious for its high calorie content, making it a potential threat to one's diet. Comedian Shin Bong-sun, known for her slender physique, recently turned down a tempting hotteok offered by her sister, stating she would not indulge. The snack, often filled with sweet ingredients and cooked in oil, is a significant source of calories.

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety's food nutrition database indicates that hotteok with nuts contains 314 kilocalories per 100 grams. Consuming a 150-gram hotteok would provide a substantial amount of calories, potentially hindering dietary goals. Shin Bong-sun's commitment to her fitness regimen, including regular exercise and personal training sessions, underscores the snack's significant impact on one's diet.

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