Pasembur (rojak mamak) calories
Shredded cucumber, jicama and bean sprouts with fried tofu, boiled egg, potato and prawn fritters, covered in a thick, sweet sauce of peanuts and sweet potato.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Pasembur (rojak mamak) (1 plate with fritters, tofu, egg and sauce) has about 680 kcal. Most servings fall between 500 and 900 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 680 kcal
- Protein
- 24 g
- Carbs
- 70 g
- Fat
- 33 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 plate with fritters, tofu, egg and sauce, about 380 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 680 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 24 g | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 70 g | 42% |
| Fat | 33 g | 44% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| Small plate | 480 kcal |
| With fried squid (sotong) | 780 kcal |
| Sauce on the side, half used | 580 kcal |
What drives the calories
- Prawn fritters, fried tofu and crackers are deep-fried, and they give most of the fat.
- The sauce is made from peanuts, sweet potato and sugar, and a plate is often flooded with it.
- The shredded vegetables add volume but very few calories.
How to make it lighter
- Ask for the sauce on the side (kuah asing) and use about half.
- Pick fewer fritters and more cucumber and jicama.
- Share a plate as a side dish instead of eating it as a meal on top of rice.
How to log Pasembur (rojak mamak) in Nibbs
Take the photo before you mix in the sauce, then type extra toppings such as fried squid so Nibbs adds them. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
Pasembur (rojak mamak) calorie questions
How many calories are in pasembur?
A plate of pasembur with fritters, tofu, egg and sauce has about 680 kcal. Most plates fall between 500 and 900 kcal. Adding fried squid brings it to about 780 kcal.
Is pasembur the same as rojak mamak?
Yes. Pasembur is the name used in Penang and the north, and rojak mamak is the name used in Kuala Lumpur and most other states. Both have fritters, tofu, egg and vegetables with a sweet peanut sauce.
Which has more calories, pasembur or fruit rojak?
Pasembur has much more. A plate has about 680 kcal because of the fried fritters and peanut sauce. A plate of fruit rojak has about 250 kcal.
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