Calorie guide · Chinese
Chicken dumplingscalories and macros
One serving of Chicken dumplings has about 400 kcal, with 24 g protein, 44 g carbohydrates and 14 g fat. That is roughly 24% of calories from protein, 44% from carbs and 32% from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein24 g24%
- Carbs44 g44%
- Fat14 g32%
These steamed Chinese-style dumplings use 8 wrappers filled with 100 g of ground chicken, 50 g of cabbage, spring onion, ginger and sesame oil, served with a soy dipping sauce. A serving is roughly 400 kcal with 24 g of protein, and about 45% of the calories come from its 44 g of carbohydrates, mostly from the wrappers, with 14 g of fat.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 serving (~240 g) | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 167 kcal | 400 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 10 g | 24 g | 24% |
| Carbs | 18.3 g | 44 g | 44% |
| Fat | 5.8 g | 14 g | 32% |
How many calories in 100 g of Chicken dumplings?
A typical serving of Chicken dumplings weighs about 240 g, so 100 g has about 167 kcal, 10 g protein, 18.3 g carbohydrates and 5.8 g fat.
Calories for your portion
Calories by amount
| Amount | Weight | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 dumpling | 30 g | 50 | 3 g | 5.5 g | 1.8 g |
| ½ serving | 120 g | 200 | 12 g | 22 g | 7 g |
| 1 serving | 240 g | 400 | 24 g | 44 g | 14 g |
| 1½ servings | 360 g | 600 | 36 g | 66 g | 21 g |
| 2 servings | 480 g | 800 | 48 g | 88 g | 28 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 167 | 10 g | 18.3 g | 5.8 g |
| 200 g | 200 g | 333 | 20 g | 36.7 g | 11.7 g |
Vitamins and minerals in Chicken dumplings
Per serving, with the share of the daily value (DV) used on US nutrition labels.
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Sugars | 2.6 g | – |
| Saturated fat | 3.2 g | 16% |
| Sodium | 1,300 mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 700 mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 24 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 25 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 µg | 25% |
Allergens in Chicken dumplings
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Soy
A typical recipe contains the allergens below (EU list of 14). Recipes, sauces and kitchens differ, so always check the label or ask when you eat out.
Which diets does Chicken dumplings fit?
A typical serving of Chicken dumplings is not tagged as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, keto, paleo or pescatarian. Based on the ingredients of a typical serving. Recipes vary, so check labels if you have an allergy or follow a diet strictly.
How long would you walk to burn a serving of Chicken dumplings?
For a 70 kg adult, the 400 kcal in one serving is about 93 minutes of comfortable walking or 68 minutes of brisk walking. This is only a rough perspective: food is not something you have to earn or burn off, and the numbers change with body size.
| Comfortable walk (about 4 km/h) | 93 min |
| Brisk walk (about 5.5 km/h) | 68 min |
Work it out for your own weight and activity with the calories burned calculator.
What's in a typical serving
Steamed Chinese dumplings filled with ginger-seasoned chicken and cabbage, served with soy dipping sauce.
- 8 Dumpling Wrappers
- 100g Ground Chicken
- 50g Cabbage
- 1 Spring Onion
- Soy Sauce, Ginger, Sesame Oil
How to make it
- Mix 100 g of ground chicken with 50 g of finely chopped cabbage, the chopped spring onion, grated ginger, a few drops of sesame oil and a little soy sauce.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the centre of each of the 8 wrappers.
- Wet the edges with water, fold in half and pinch or pleat to seal tightly.
- Steam the dumplings over boiling water for 10–12 minutes until the filling is cooked through.
- Serve hot with soy sauce for dipping.
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How to make it lighter
- Steaming rather than pan-frying keeps the fat close to what the filling already contains.
- Dip lightly or dilute the soy sauce with rice vinegar, since soy sauce is very high in salt.
- Serve them with steamed greens or a clear broth to add volume without many extra calories.
Lighter alternatives
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Work out your own daily calorie target with the calorie calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken dumplings?
A typical serving of Chicken dumplings has about 400 kcal. The exact number depends on the recipe, the amount of oil or butter and the portion size.
How many calories are in 100 g of Chicken dumplings?
About 167 kcal. That is based on a typical serving of about 240 g with 400 kcal; the real figure changes with the recipe and how much oil is used.
How many calories in 1 dumpling of Chicken dumplings?
About 50 kcal and 3 g protein. That is one of the 8 pieces in a typical serving of about 240 g (400 kcal).
Is Chicken dumplings high in protein?
Yes. With about 24 g of protein per serving (24% of its calories), Chicken dumplings is a good protein source.
Can I eat Chicken dumplings while losing weight?
Yes, if it fits your daily calorie target. Weight loss depends on your total intake over time, not on a single dish; portion size and added fats make the biggest difference.
How long do you have to walk to burn off Chicken dumplings?
Roughly 93 minutes of comfortable walking for a 70 kg adult, or about 68 minutes at a brisk pace. Treat it as a perspective only; it depends on body size and you do not need to 'burn off' food.
Is Chicken dumplings vegetarian?
No. A typical serving of Chicken dumplings contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken dumplings gluten-free?
Usually not. A typical serving contains wheat or another gluten source.
How can I make Chicken dumplings lighter?
Steaming rather than pan-frying keeps the fat close to what the filling already contains. Dip lightly or dilute the soy sauce with rice vinegar, since soy sauce is very high in salt. Serve them with steamed greens or a clear broth to add volume without many extra calories.
How we calculated these values
- Calories and macros are Sporty catalog estimates for one typical serving, calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for the listed ingredient amounts.
- The serving weight (240 g) is estimated from those ingredients; the per-100 g values and the portion calculator are worked out from it.
- Walking times use the Compendium of Physical Activities: 3.5 MET for comfortable and 4.8 MET for brisk walking, for a 70 kg adult (kcal per minute = MET × 3.5 × kg ÷ 200).
- Vitamins, minerals and allergens are estimated from the same ingredients with USDA FoodData Central values; % DV uses the US FDA daily values.
- Diet labels come from the ingredients. Real values change with the recipe, the amount of oil and the portion, so treat every number as an estimate.