Japchae calories
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Sweet potato glass noodles stir-fried with beef, spinach, carrot, onion and mushrooms in soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Japchae (1 plate as a main dish) has about 290 kcal. Most servings fall between 220 and 400 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 290 kcal
- Protein
- 9 g
- Carbs
- 49 g
- Fat
- 7 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 plate as a main dish, about 200 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 290 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 9 g | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 49 g | 66% |
| Fat | 7 g | 21% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| Small side dish (banchan, about 80 g) | 120 kcal |
| Japchae-bap (japchae over rice) | 750 kcal |
What drives the calories
- Glass noodles are made from sweet potato starch, so most of the calories are carbs.
- Sesame oil and cooking oil coat the noodles and add fat.
- Restaurant japchae often uses more oil and sugar than home cooking.
How to make it lighter
- Ask for more vegetables and fewer noodles.
- Eat japchae as a side dish, not as a main with rice.
How to log Japchae in Nibbs
Note if the japchae was a small banchan or a full plate, because the portion changes the total a lot. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
Japchae calorie questions
How many calories are in japchae?
A 200 g plate of japchae has about 290 kcal. Most plates fall between 220 and 400 kcal, depending on the oil. A small banchan portion has about 120 kcal.
Are japchae noodles low in calories?
No. Dry sweet potato noodles have about the same calories as other dry noodles. Cooked noodles have fewer calories per gram because they absorb water.
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