Char kway teow calories
炒粿条
Flat rice noodles stir-fried over high heat with soy sauce, egg, prawns, cockles, Chinese sausage, bean sprouts and chives, often in lard.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Char kway teow (1 hawker plate with egg, prawns and cockles) has about 740 kcal. Most servings fall between 550 and 900 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 740 kcal
- Protein
- 23 g
- Carbs
- 76 g
- Fat
- 38 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 hawker plate with egg, prawns and cockles, about 380 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 740 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 23 g | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 76 g | 41% |
| Fat | 38 g | 46% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| Small Penang-style plate | 550 kcal |
| With an extra duck egg | 840 kcal |
| Large plate (besar) | 950 kcal |
What drives the calories
- The noodles are fried in a lot of lard or oil, and this is where most of the fat comes from.
- Flat rice noodles are dense, so a plate holds more carbs than it looks.
- Crispy lard pieces, Chinese sausage and an extra egg each add more fat.
How to make it lighter
- Ask for less oil (kurang minyak) and no crispy lard pieces.
- Ask for more bean sprouts (lebih taugeh) and fewer noodles.
- Order the small plate, or share a large one.
How to log Char kway teow in Nibbs
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Char kway teow calorie questions
How many calories are in char kway teow?
A typical hawker plate of char kway teow has about 740 kcal. Most plates fall between 550 and 900 kcal. A small Penang-style plate has about 550 kcal.
Is char kway teow healthy?
Char kway teow is high in fat and sodium because it is fried in lard or oil with soy sauce. It is one of the higher-calorie noodle dishes at a hawker stall. Less oil and more bean sprouts lower the total.
Which has more calories, char kway teow or mee goreng mamak?
Char kway teow usually has more. A plate has about 740 kcal, while a plate of mee goreng mamak has about 580 kcal. Both depend on how much oil the cook uses.
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