Mee siam calories
Thin rice vermicelli (bee hoon) in a sweet, sour and spicy tamarind gravy, topped with a boiled egg, dried tofu, prawns, chives and lime. In Malaysia it is more often fried dry.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Mee siam (1 bowl with gravy, egg and dried tofu) has about 690 kcal. Most servings fall between 520 and 850 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 690 kcal
- Protein
- 28 g
- Carbs
- 92 g
- Fat
- 24 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 bowl with gravy, egg and dried tofu, about 655 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 690 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 28 g | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 92 g | 53% |
| Fat | 24 g | 31% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| Malaysian fried mee siam (mee siam goreng), 1 plate | 430 kcal |
| Small bowl | 520 kcal |
| Leave half the gravy | 600 kcal |
What drives the calories
- Rice vermicelli soaks up the gravy, so a full bowl holds a lot of carbs.
- The gravy is cooked with chilli paste (rempah), oil and sugar.
- The boiled egg, dried tofu and prawns add protein, and the fried chilli paste adds fat.
How to make it lighter
- Leave most of the gravy in the bowl to cut the sodium.
- Ask for less bee hoon and more chives and bean sprouts.
- Order the small bowl, or share a large one.
How to log Mee siam in Nibbs
Note whether you had the gravy version or the dry-fried Malaysian version, because the two have different calories. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
Mee siam calorie questions
How many calories are in mee siam?
A bowl of Singapore-style mee siam with gravy has about 690 kcal. Most bowls fall between 520 and 850 kcal. A plate of Malaysian fried mee siam has about 430 kcal.
Is mee siam high in sodium?
Yes. A bowl with gravy has about 2,660 mg of sodium, more than the 2,000 mg daily limit. Leaving the gravy behind cuts the sodium by about half.
What is the difference between Malaysian and Singapore mee siam?
Singapore mee siam is served in a sweet and sour tamarind gravy. In Malaysia, mee siam is more often fried dry with chilli paste and sold at breakfast stalls, often next to nasi lemak.
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