Banh mi calories

Bánh mì

A crisp Vietnamese baguette filled with pâté, mayonnaise, pork cold cuts, pickled carrot and radish, cucumber, chili and herbs.

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Quick answer

A typical serving of Banh mi (1 banh mi thit with pork cold cuts and pâté) has about 450 kcal. Most servings fall between 320 and 600 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.

Calories
450 kcal
Protein
19 g
Carbs
52 g
Fat
18 g

Nutrition facts per serving

Serving: 1 banh mi thit with pork cold cuts and pâté, about 220 g.

NutrientAmountShare of calories
Calories450 kcal100%
Protein19 g17%
Carbohydrates52 g47%
Fat18 g36%

Calories in common versions

VersionTypical calories
Banh mi op la (with 2 fried eggs)430 kcal
Banh mi xiu mai (pork meatballs in tomato sauce)550 kcal
Banh mi heo quay (roast pork belly)560 kcal

What drives the calories

  • The baguette alone has about 220 to 270 kcal.
  • Pâté and mayonnaise or butter add fat quickly.
  • Fatty fillings such as roast pork belly add more.

How to make it lighter

  • Ask for less pâté and mayonnaise.
  • Choose chicken or egg instead of roast pork belly.
  • Ask for extra pickles, cucumber and herbs.

How to log Banh mi in Nibbs

Describe the fillings when you log, because the pâté and mayonnaise are hidden inside the bread. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.

Banh mi calorie questions

How many calories are in banh mi?

A typical banh mi thit with pork cold cuts and pâté has about 450 kcal. Most fall between 320 and 600 kcal, depending on the size of the bread and the amount of pâté and mayonnaise.

Which banh mi has the fewest calories?

Banh mi with chicken or egg and less pâté is usually the lowest in calories. Roast pork belly (heo quay) and meatball (xiu mai) versions are usually higher.

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