Tom yum goong calories
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Hot and sour shrimp soup with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, mushrooms, chili and lime, served clear (nam sai) or creamy (nam khon).
Quick answer
A typical serving of Tom yum goong (1 bowl of clear tom yum goong (nam sai)) has about 150 kcal. Most servings fall between 80 and 220 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 150 kcal
- Protein
- 16 g
- Carbs
- 10 g
- Fat
- 5 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 bowl of clear tom yum goong (nam sai), about 350 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 16 g | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g | 27% |
| Fat | 5 g | 30% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| Creamy (nam khon) with evaporated milk | 270 kcal |
| Creamy (nam khon) with coconut milk | 320 kcal |
| Clear, with 1 plate of steamed rice | 390 kcal |
What drives the calories
- Clear tom yum is mostly broth, shrimp and herbs, so it is low in calories.
- The creamy version adds evaporated milk or coconut milk, which can double the calories.
- Roasted chili paste (nam prik pao) adds oil and sugar.
How to make it lighter
- Order the clear version (nam sai) instead of the creamy version (nam khon).
- Ask for less chili paste (nam prik pao).
- Eat the shrimp and mushrooms, and leave some of the oily broth.
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Tom yum goong calorie questions
How many calories are in tom yum goong?
A bowl of clear tom yum goong (nam sai) has about 150 kcal. The creamy version (nam khon) has about 270 to 320 kcal, depending on whether it uses evaporated milk or coconut milk.
What is the difference between tom yum nam sai and nam khon?
Nam sai is the clear broth. Nam khon is a creamy broth made with evaporated milk or coconut milk and more chili paste. A bowl of nam khon has about 120 to 170 kcal more than a bowl of nam sai.
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