Calorie Count of Singapore’s Favorite Dishes


Written by M.R.

WARNING: You may experience intense hunger or cravings after you read this article!

Yes, yes. Singaporeans love to eat, and feel no regret about it. We eat and eat, but at what cost?

Our food is notorious for being extremely tasty, but also super high in calories.

Have you ever thought about how many calories are in your favourite dishes? Well, here’s a simple breakdown! And of course, this list is not exhaustive.

ROTI CANAI

Roughly 380 calories per piece

roti canai
Source: The Star/Sia Hong Kiau

POPIAH

Roughly 188 calories per roll

popiah
Source: NakMakanApa?

YOU TIAO

Roughly 192 calories per pair of fritters

you tiao
Source: Corrie Cooks

CHEE CHEONG FUN

Roughly 160 calories (plain with sauce)

CHEE CHEONG FUN
Source: Danial Food Diary

KAYA BUTTER TOAST

Roughly 196 calories for two slices

KAYA BUTTER TOAST
Source: Slurpp

WANTAN MEE

Roughly 409 calories per bowl/plate

WANTAN MEE
Source: Munch Malaysia

CHICKEN RICE

Roughly 618 calories per plate

CHICKEN RICE
Source: qbbmalaysia.com

CHENDOL

Roughly 140 calories per bowl

CHENDOL
Source: Lifestyle Asia

PRAWN MEE

Roughly 388 calories per bowl

PRAWN MEE
Source: Omnivore’s Cookbook

BRIYANI

Roughly 391 calories for chicken briyani per plate

BRIYANI
Source: Swiggy

NASI LEMAK

Roughly 400 calories per plate

NASI LEMAK
Source: Serious Eats

ROJAK

Fruit Rojak — 440 calories per plate

rojak
Source: Slurpp

CHAR KWAY TEOW

Roughly 740 calories per plate

CHAR KWAY TEOW
Source: That Spicy Chick

Phew! There you have it.

While we appreciate the gastronomical haven that is Singapore, let’s also remember to take care of our own healths!

Having yummy food all the time is great for the soul, but do make sure you balance it out with other healthy food too! Maybe a salad once in a while? Perhaps some overnight oats! That sounds fun.

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