Chwee kueh calories
水粿
Small steamed rice cakes topped with chai poh (preserved radish) fried in oil, served with chilli sauce. It is a common hawker breakfast.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Chwee kueh (5 pieces with chai poh and chilli) has about 280 kcal. Most servings fall between 200 and 450 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 280 kcal
- Protein
- 4 g
- Carbs
- 42 g
- Fat
- 11 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 5 pieces with chai poh and chilli, about 230 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 4 g | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g | 59% |
| Fat | 11 g | 35% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| 3 pieces | 170 kcal |
| 8 pieces | 450 kcal |
| With extra chai poh | 330 kcal |
What drives the calories
- The rice cakes are mostly starch and water, so each one is fairly light.
- Chai poh is fried in a lot of oil, and the oil gives most of the fat.
- Chai poh is very salty, so the dish is high in sodium for its size.
How to make it lighter
- Ask for less chai poh, or leave the oil in the dish.
- Order 4 or 5 pieces and add a soy milk with no sugar for protein.
- Take less chilli sauce.
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Chwee kueh calorie questions
How many calories are in chwee kueh?
Five pieces of chwee kueh with chai poh have about 280 kcal. Most servings fall between 200 and 450 kcal. Each extra piece adds about 55 kcal.
Is chwee kueh healthy?
The steamed rice cakes are low in fat, but the chai poh topping is fried in oil and is very salty. Chwee kueh is also low in protein, so add an egg or a soy milk with no sugar.
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