Bun thit nuong calories
Bún thịt nướng
Rice vermicelli topped with grilled lemongrass pork, lettuce, herbs, pickled carrot and radish, crushed peanuts and scallion oil, mixed with sweet fish sauce (nước chấm).
Quick answer
A typical serving of Bun thit nuong (1 bowl with grilled pork, vermicelli, herbs, peanuts and fish sauce dressing) has about 570 kcal. Most servings fall between 450 and 800 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 570 kcal
- Protein
- 26 g
- Carbs
- 66 g
- Fat
- 22 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 bowl with grilled pork, vermicelli, herbs, peanuts and fish sauce dressing, about 450 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 570 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 26 g | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 66 g | 47% |
| Fat | 22 g | 35% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| With 2 fried spring rolls (chả giò) | 790 kcal |
| Without peanuts and scallion oil | 470 kcal |
| With extra grilled pork | 670 kcal |
What drives the calories
- The pork is marinated with sugar and grilled, so it adds both fat and sugar.
- Scallion oil and crushed peanuts add about 100 kcal.
- The fish sauce dressing contains sugar, about 50 kcal in a small bowl.
How to make it lighter
- Ask for no scallion oil (mỡ hành) and fewer peanuts.
- Pour on part of the fish sauce dressing instead of all of it.
- Skip the fried spring rolls, or have only one.
How to log Bun thit nuong in Nibbs
Note whether the bowl has fried spring rolls (chả giò), because 2 rolls add about 220 kcal. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
Bun thit nuong calorie questions
How many calories are in bun thit nuong?
A bowl of bún thịt nướng with grilled pork, vermicelli, herbs, peanuts and fish sauce has about 570 kcal. With 2 fried spring rolls, the bowl has about 790 kcal.
What is the difference between bún thịt nướng and bún chả?
Bún thịt nướng is a southern dish served in one bowl with herbs, peanuts and scallion oil. Bún chả is from Hanoi and serves the grilled pork in a bowl of dipping broth, with the noodles on the side.
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