Rendang calories
Beef slow-cooked in coconut milk and a spice paste of chilli, lemongrass, galangal and ginger until the sauce is almost dry.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Rendang (1 piece of beef rendang with its spice paste, without rice) has about 200 kcal. Most servings fall between 170 and 300 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 200 kcal
- Protein
- 22 g
- Carbs
- 8 g
- Fat
- 9 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 piece of beef rendang with its spice paste, without rice, about 100 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 22 g | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g | 16% |
| Fat | 9 g | 40% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| With 1 plate of white rice (about 200 g) | 520 kcal |
| Small piece (about 60 g), without rice | 120 kcal |
| Chicken rendang (rendang ayam), 1 piece, without rice | 220 kcal |
What drives the calories
- Coconut milk adds fat, even after the long cooking.
- Fatty cuts of beef add more fat than lean cuts.
- A plate of white rice adds about 300 kcal to the meal.
How to make it lighter
- Eat one piece with a smaller portion of rice.
- Add boiled cassava leaves (daun singkong rebus) instead of a second meat dish.
- Choose lean pieces and leave the oily paste on the plate.
How to log Rendang in Nibbs
Log the rendang and the rice as separate items so you can change the rice portion. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
Rendang calorie questions
How many calories are in rendang?
One 100 g piece of beef rendang has about 200 kcal without rice. With a plate of white rice, the meal has about 520 kcal.
Is rendang high in protein?
Yes. A 100 g piece of beef rendang has about 22 g of protein. It also has fat from the coconut milk.
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