Roti John calories
A long bread roll covered with beaten egg, minced meat and onion, fried flat on a griddle, then topped with mayonnaise, chilli sauce and tomato sauce.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Roti John (1 roll with minced beef or chicken and egg) has about 720 kcal. Most servings fall between 550 and 1000 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 720 kcal
- Protein
- 25 g
- Carbs
- 77 g
- Fat
- 35 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 roll with minced beef or chicken and egg, about 250 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 720 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 25 g | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 77 g | 43% |
| Fat | 35 g | 44% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| Half a roti John | 360 kcal |
| With cheese and extra mayonnaise | 850 kcal |
| Long Ramadan bazaar roti John (about 350 g) | 1000 kcal |
What drives the calories
- The bread is fried in ghee or margarine on the griddle, so it soaks up fat.
- Mayonnaise and sweet sauces add about 100 to 150 kcal.
- The egg and minced meat add protein, but also more fat.
How to make it lighter
- Share one roti John, or eat half.
- Ask for less mayonnaise, or skip it.
- Ask for less margarine on the griddle (kurang minyak).
How to log Roti John in Nibbs
If you share it, log only your part, for example half a roti John with beef. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
Roti John calorie questions
How many calories are in roti John?
A roti John with minced meat and egg has about 720 kcal. Most fall between 550 and 1,000 kcal, depending on the length of the bread and the sauces. Half a roti John has about 360 kcal.
Is roti John healthy?
Roti John is high in fat and sodium, because the bread is fried in ghee or margarine and topped with mayonnaise and sauces. One roll has about 2,000 mg of sodium, which is the full daily limit. Sharing it and asking for less mayonnaise make it lighter.
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