KL Hokkien mee calories
福建炒面
Thick yellow noodles fried in dark soy sauce with pork, prawns, squid, cabbage and crispy pork lard. It is a Kuala Lumpur late-night classic.
Quick answer
A typical serving of KL Hokkien mee (1 plate with pork, prawns and crispy lard) has about 610 kcal. Most servings fall between 480 and 850 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 610 kcal
- Protein
- 18 g
- Carbs
- 75 g
- Fat
- 26 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 plate with pork, prawns and crispy lard, about 400 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 610 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 18 g | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 75 g | 50% |
| Fat | 26 g | 39% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| Small plate | 480 kcal |
| Large plate | 800 kcal |
| With extra crispy pork lard (chu yau char) | 680 kcal |
What drives the calories
- The noodles are fried in lard and oil, and crispy lard pieces add more fat.
- Thick noodles are dense, so a plate holds a lot of carbs.
- Dark soy sauce adds sodium and some sugar.
How to make it lighter
- Ask for no crispy lard pieces.
- Ask for more cabbage and fewer noodles.
- Share a large plate with the table.
How to log KL Hokkien mee in Nibbs
Take the photo from above and note the plate size, because Hokkien mee is often ordered for sharing. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
KL Hokkien mee calorie questions
How many calories are in KL Hokkien mee?
A plate of KL Hokkien mee with pork, prawns and crispy lard has about 610 kcal. Most plates fall between 480 and 850 kcal, depending on the size and the lard.
Is KL Hokkien mee the same as Singapore Hokkien mee?
No. KL Hokkien mee uses thick noodles fried in dark soy sauce, so it is black. Singapore Hokkien prawn mee uses yellow noodles and rice vermicelli fried in prawn stock. A plate of Singapore Hokkien prawn mee has about 520 kcal.
Which has more calories, KL Hokkien mee or char kway teow?
Char kway teow usually has more. A plate has about 740 kcal, while a plate of KL Hokkien mee has about 610 kcal. Both depend on how much lard the cook uses.
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