Bakso calories
Beef meatballs served in a clear beef broth with yellow noodles, rice vermicelli, vegetables and fried shallots.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Bakso (1 bowl with 5 meatballs, noodles and broth) has about 450 kcal. Most servings fall between 350 and 650 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 450 kcal
- Protein
- 21 g
- Carbs
- 64 g
- Fat
- 13 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 bowl with 5 meatballs, noodles and broth, about 400 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 450 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 21 g | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 64 g | 56% |
| Fat | 13 g | 26% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| Meatballs and broth only, no noodles | 290 kcal |
| Bakso urat (tendon meatballs) | 520 kcal |
| Bakso komplit (with fried wonton and tofu) | 600 kcal |
What drives the calories
- Meatballs are made of beef and tapioca starch, so they add both protein and carbs.
- Yellow noodles and rice vermicelli give most of the carbs.
- Fried add-ons such as wonton (pangsit goreng) and tofu add oil.
How to make it lighter
- Ask for half the noodles, or have the meatballs and broth only.
- Skip the fried wonton and fried tofu.
- Add chilli sauce instead of sweet soy sauce (kecap manis).
How to log Bakso in Nibbs
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Bakso calorie questions
How many calories are in bakso?
A bowl of bakso with 5 meatballs, noodles and broth has about 450 kcal. Without noodles, the meatballs and broth have about 290 kcal.
How many calories are in one bakso meatball?
One medium beef meatball (about 25 g) has about 40 to 50 kcal. Large meatballs, such as bakso urat or bakso jumbo, have more.
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