Udon noodle soup calories
うどん
Thick wheat noodles in a hot dashi and soy sauce broth, topped with green onion, and often with tempura, sweet fried tofu or curry.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Udon noodle soup (1 bowl of kake udon (plain udon in broth)) has about 300 kcal. Most servings fall between 280 and 600 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 300 kcal
- Protein
- 10 g
- Carbs
- 63 g
- Fat
- 1 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 bowl of kake udon (plain udon in broth), about 600 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 300 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 10 g | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 63 g | 84% |
| Fat | 1 g | 3% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| Shrimp tempura udon (2 pieces of tempura) | 460 kcal |
| Kitsune udon (with sweet fried tofu) | 410 kcal |
| Curry udon | 550 kcal |
What drives the calories
- The noodles give most of the calories, and almost all of it is carbs.
- Tempura and fried tofu add fat.
- The broth is low in calories but high in sodium.
How to make it lighter
- Choose plain or vegetable toppings instead of tempura.
- Leave most of the broth to cut sodium.
- Add an egg or chicken for protein instead of fried toppings.
How to log Udon noodle soup in Nibbs
Name the topping, for example tempura udon or kitsune udon, so Nibbs can add it to the noodles. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
Udon noodle soup calorie questions
How many calories are in udon?
A bowl of kake udon (plain udon in broth) has about 300 kcal. Shrimp tempura udon has about 460 kcal, and curry udon has about 550 kcal.
Is udon lower in calories than ramen?
Usually, yes. A bowl of kake udon has about 300 kcal, while a bowl of tonkotsu ramen has about 700 kcal, because ramen broth and toppings have more fat.
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