Nasi dagang calories
White rice and glutinous rice steamed together with coconut milk and fenugreek, served with tuna curry (gulai ikan tongkol), pickled vegetables (acar) and often a boiled egg. It is an east coast breakfast.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Nasi dagang (1 set with tuna curry and pickles) has about 420 kcal. Most servings fall between 380 and 680 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 420 kcal
- Protein
- 14 g
- Carbs
- 60 g
- Fat
- 14 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 set with tuna curry and pickles, about 214 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 420 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 14 g | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g | 57% |
| Fat | 14 g | 30% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| Rice only, 1 cup (about 115 g) | 210 kcal |
| With a hard-boiled egg | 490 kcal |
| Large plate with extra rice and curry | 650 kcal |
What drives the calories
- The rice is steamed with coconut milk, so it has more fat than plain rice.
- Glutinous rice in the mix makes the rice dense, so a small scoop holds a lot of carbs.
- The tuna curry is cooked with coconut milk, and extra gravy adds more fat.
How to make it lighter
- Ask for less rice (nasi sikit) and more acar.
- Take less of the curry gravy, and eat the fish.
- Add a boiled egg for protein instead of a second serving of rice.
How to log Nasi dagang in Nibbs
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Nasi dagang calorie questions
How many calories are in nasi dagang?
A set of nasi dagang with tuna curry and pickles has about 420 kcal. Most plates fall between 380 and 680 kcal, depending on the amount of rice and gravy. The rice alone has about 210 kcal per cup.
Which has more calories, nasi dagang or nasi lemak?
They are close. A set of nasi dagang has about 420 kcal, and a plate of nasi lemak with egg has about 500 kcal. Both use coconut milk, so both are higher in fat than plain rice.
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