Calories in chicken chow mein (restaurant)
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of chicken chow mein (restaurant) contains 85 kcal, with 6.8 g of protein, 8.3 g of carbohydrate and 2.8 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 serving, about 400 g — is roughly 340 kcal.
That makes it a low-calorie food: you can eat a large portion for very little.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 serving (400 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 85 kcal | 340 kcal |
| Protein | 6.8 g | 27 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.3 g | 33.2 g |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | 7 g |
| Fibre | 1 g | 4 g |
| Fat | 2.8 g | 11.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 64 mg |
| Sodium | 311 mg | 1,244 mg |
| Potassium | 124 mg | 496 mg |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 84 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 2.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 8 mg |
| Water | 81 g | 324 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving | 400 g | 340 | 27 g | 33.2 g | 11.2 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 21 | 1.7 g | 2.1 g | 0.7 g |
| 50 g | 43 | 3.4 g | 4.1 g | 1.4 g |
| 100 g | 85 | 6.8 g | 8.3 g | 2.8 g |
| 150 g | 128 | 10.1 g | 12.4 g | 4.2 g |
| 200 g | 170 | 13.5 g | 16.6 g | 5.6 g |
| 250 g | 213 | 16.9 g | 20.7 g | 7 g |
| 300 g | 255 | 20.3 g | 24.9 g | 8.4 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For chicken chow mein (restaurant) the split is:
- Protein: 6.8 g × 4 = 27 kcal — 32% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 8.3 g × 4 = 33 kcal — 39% of calories
- Fat: 2.8 g × 9 = 25 kcal — 30% of calories
- The energy in chicken chow mein (restaurant) is spread fairly evenly across protein, carbohydrate and fat.
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 235 g.
What actually changes the number
Restaurant chicken chow mein is a modest 85 kcal per 100 g because it is mostly vegetables and sauce; a large 400 g portion is around 340 kcal. It is one of the lighter takeaway choices.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of chicken chow mein as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of chicken chow mein?
100 g of chicken chow mein (restaurant) contains 85 kcal (6.8 g protein, 8.3 g carbohydrate, 2.8 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of chicken chow mein?
A typical serving of chicken chow mein — 1 serving, about 400 g — has roughly 340 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in chicken chow mein?
Chicken chow mein (restaurant): 6.8 g of protein per 100 g, which is moderate. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of chicken chow mein equals 200 kcal?
At 85 kcal per 100 g, about 235 g of chicken chow mein equals 200 kcal.
Can I track chicken chow mein by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies chicken chow mein on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 168083: "Restaurant, Chinese, chicken chow mein". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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