A quick and tasty plate of noodles from a cha chaan teng is a popular choice for many to satisfy their hunger. When it comes to "sinful" foods, it turns out that five-spice pork diced cart noodles might not be the most fattening! A nutritionist has compiled the calorie and fat content of 16 common cha chaan teng noodle dishes, revealing that the calorie champion is a rather unexpected choice.
Local nutritionists, the team of Gavin and Stephy, shared a post on Instagram detailing the calories, protein, carbohydrates, and fat in 16 cha chaan teng noodle dishes, reminding everyone to choose carefully.
Cha Chaan Teng Noodle Dishes Calorie and Fat Showdown (per serving)
- Dry-Fried Eel Noodles: 1300 kcal | Protein: 33g | Carbs: 130g | Fat: 72g
- Fried Koay Teow (Char Koay Teow): 1200 kcal | Protein: 32g | Carbs: 180g | Fat: 46g
- Singapore-Style Fried Rice Noodles: 1100 kcal | Protein: 39g | Carbs: 120g | Fat: 51g
- Dry-Fried Beef River Noodles (Dry-Fried Beef Ho Fun): 970 kcal | Protein: 26g | Carbs: 140g | Fat: 33g
- Braised Rice Noodles with Preserved Vegetable and Shredded Pork: 860 kcal | Protein: 30g | Carbs: 120g | Fat: 29g
- Five-Spice Pork Diced Cart Noodles: 710 kcal | Protein: 29g | Carbs: 62g | Fat: 37g
- Luncheon Meat and Egg Instant Noodles: 680 kcal | Protein: 22g | Carbs: 59g | Fat: 38g
- Beef Brisket in Soup with Rice Noodles (Ho Fun): 670 kcal | Protein: 40g | Carbs: 86g | Fat: 19g
- Satay Beef Instant Noodles: 640 kcal | Protein: 29g | Carbs: 64g | Fat: 27g
- Fish Dumpling Soup with Rice Vermicelli: 560 kcal | Protein: 22g | Carbs: 79g | Fat: 17g
- Pork Meatball Soup with Rice Vermicelli: 520 kcal | Protein: 24g | Carbs: 80g | Fat: 12g
- Beef Tendon Soup with Thin Noodles: 480 kcal | Protein: 56g | Carbs: 43g | Fat: 9.3g
- Beef Offal Soup with Thick Noodles: 460 kcal | Protein: 40g | Carbs: 43g | Fat: 14g
- Wonton Soup with Thin Noodles: 450 kcal | Protein: 33g | Carbs: 47g | Fat: 14g
- Fish Ball Soup with Rice Vermicelli: 400 kcal | Protein: 24g | Carbs: 66g | Fat: 4.8g
- Preserved Vegetable and Shredded Pork Soup with Rice Vermicelli: 350 kcal | Protein: 12g | Carbs: 58g | Fat: 7.1g
3 Tips for Eating Noodles Healthier: Prioritize Soup-Based Noodles for Lower Calories
Gavin and Stephy also remind us that to eat healthier at cha chaan tengs, you can refer to the following tips:
- Soup noodles are lower in calories than fried noodles or fried rice.
- Choose a clear soup base and avoid thick gravies.
- Feel free to add more vegetables to increase dietary fiber intake.
- Be cautious with processed meats like luncheon meat and meatballs, as they are high in sodium
