Sarawak laksa calories
Rice vermicelli in a spiced broth of laksa paste, prawn stock and a little coconut milk, topped with shredded chicken, prawns, omelette strips and bean sprouts, with sambal belacan and lime on the side.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Sarawak laksa (1 bowl with chicken, prawns and omelette) has about 470 kcal. Most servings fall between 380 and 620 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 470 kcal
- Protein
- 24 g
- Carbs
- 55 g
- Fat
- 17 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 bowl with chicken, prawns and omelette, about 500 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 470 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 24 g | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 55 g | 47% |
| Fat | 17 g | 33% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| Small bowl | 380 kcal |
| Special with extra prawns | 560 kcal |
| Leave half the soup | 400 kcal |
What drives the calories
- The laksa paste is fried in oil, and some coconut milk goes into the broth.
- Rice vermicelli gives most of the carbs.
- Prawns, chicken and omelette add protein, and the omelette strips add some fat.
How to make it lighter
- Leave some of the soup in the bowl.
- Ask for more bean sprouts and less bee hoon.
- Take less sambal belacan. It is salty and often oily.
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Sarawak laksa calorie questions
How many calories are in Sarawak laksa?
A bowl of Sarawak laksa with chicken, prawns and omelette has about 470 kcal. Most bowls fall between 380 and 620 kcal. A special bowl with extra prawns has about 560 kcal.
Which has more calories, Sarawak laksa or curry laksa?
Curry laksa usually has more. A bowl of curry laksa has about 550 kcal because its soup has more coconut milk. A bowl of Sarawak laksa has about 470 kcal.
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