Soto ayam calories
Yellow chicken soup spiced with turmeric, lemongrass and garlic, with shredded chicken, glass noodles, bean sprouts, egg and fried shallots.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Soto ayam (1 bowl with shredded chicken and half an egg, plus 1 plate of rice) has about 480 kcal. Most servings fall between 350 and 650 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 480 kcal
- Protein
- 25 g
- Carbs
- 60 g
- Fat
- 15 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 bowl with shredded chicken and half an egg, plus 1 plate of rice, about 500 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 480 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 25 g | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 60 g | 51% |
| Fat | 15 g | 28% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| Soto only, without rice | 270 kcal |
| With lontong instead of rice | 400 kcal |
| Soto Lamongan with koya (prawn cracker powder) and rice | 550 kcal |
| With sides (perkedel, quail egg satay and kerupuk) and rice | 680 kcal |
What drives the calories
- The broth is light, but oil, chicken skin and fried shallots add fat.
- Rice or lontong gives most of the carbs.
- Sides such as perkedel, quail egg satay and kerupuk can add 150 to 250 kcal.
How to make it lighter
- Ask for half rice, or have the soto without rice.
- Choose breast meat without skin.
- Skip the fried sides and the koya powder.
How to log Soto ayam in Nibbs
Log the soto and the rice or lontong as separate items so you can change each portion. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
Soto ayam calorie questions
How many calories are in soto ayam?
A bowl of soto ayam with a plate of rice has about 480 kcal. The soto alone has about 270 kcal. With lontong instead of rice, the meal has about 400 kcal.
Is soto ayam a light meal?
Yes, compared with many fried dishes. The broth is low in calories, and the chicken gives protein. Rice, koya and fried sides add most of the extra calories.
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