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Chow mein calories

About 131 kcal per 100 g. Portion size and the amount of oil make the biggest difference.

131kcal

per 100 g

Nutrition for Chow mein
NutrientPer 100 g
Protein9.9 g
Carbohydrate11.2 g
Sugar1.5 g
Fat5.4 g
Fibre1.5 g
Sodium408 mg

What changes the number

  • Portion: a 300 g plate is about 393 kcal.
  • Oil: stalls and kitchens use very different amounts. Glistening means more.
  • Sides and sauces: anything added on the side counts too.

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023, fdcId 2706722 "Chow mein or chop suey, NS as to type of meat, with noodles".

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