Popiah calories
薄饼
A thin wheat crepe spread with sweet sauce and chilli, then rolled around braised jicama, bean sprouts, egg, lettuce, peanuts and fried shallots, and cut into pieces.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Popiah (1 roll) has about 200 kcal. Most servings fall between 150 and 300 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 200 kcal
- Protein
- 7 g
- Carbs
- 27 g
- Fat
- 7 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 roll, about 110 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 7 g | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g | 54% |
| Fat | 7 g | 32% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| 1 small roll (about 50 g) | 90 kcal |
| 2 rolls | 400 kcal |
| Fried popiah (popia goreng), 1 piece | 90 kcal |
What drives the calories
- The wheat crepe and sweet sauce give most of the carbs.
- Peanuts, fried shallots and egg add fat.
- Braised jicama and bean sprouts add volume with few calories.
How to make it lighter
- Ask for less sweet sauce.
- Choose fresh popiah instead of fried spring rolls.
- Have 1 roll with a bowl of soup instead of 2 rolls.
How to log Popiah in Nibbs
Type the number of rolls, for example 2 popiah, because the filling is hidden inside the crepe. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
Popiah calorie questions
How many calories are in popiah?
One fresh popiah roll of about 110 g has about 200 kcal. Most rolls fall between 150 and 300 kcal, depending on the size and the sauce. A small fried popiah has about 90 kcal.
Is popiah healthy?
Fresh popiah is one of the lighter hawker snacks. It is not fried, and the filling is mostly vegetables. The sweet sauce adds sugar and sodium, so ask for less of it.
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