Har gow (shrimp dumplings) calories
蝦餃
Steamed dim sum dumplings with a thin, see-through wheat starch skin, filled with whole shrimp, a little pork fat and bamboo shoot.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Har gow (shrimp dumplings) (1 basket (4 pieces)) has about 180 kcal. Most servings fall between 130 and 260 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 180 kcal
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbs
- 20 g
- Fat
- 7 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 basket (4 pieces), about 120 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 8 g | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g | 46% |
| Fat | 7 g | 36% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| Basket of 3 pieces | 140 kcal |
| 4 pieces with 1 teaspoon of chilli oil | 220 kcal |
| Large basket of 6 pieces | 270 kcal |
What drives the calories
- The skin is made of wheat starch and tapioca starch, which give most of the carbs.
- Pork fat in the filling keeps it juicy and adds fat.
- Chilli oil adds about 40 kcal per teaspoon.
How to make it lighter
- Share the basket and log only the pieces you ate.
- Dip in a little vinegar or soy sauce instead of chilli oil.
- Pair har gow with steamed greens instead of fried dim sum.
How to log Har gow (shrimp dumplings) in Nibbs
Note how many pieces you ate, for example 2 har gow, so Nibbs logs only your share of the basket. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
Har gow (shrimp dumplings) calorie questions
How many calories are in har gow?
A basket of 4 har gow has about 180 kcal, or about 45 kcal per piece. Most baskets fall between 130 and 260 kcal, depending on the size of the pieces.
Which has fewer calories, har gow or siu mai?
Har gow has slightly fewer. A basket of 4 har gow has about 180 kcal, while a basket of 4 siu mai has about 210 kcal, because siu mai has more pork in the filling.
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