Calorie guide · Chinese
Dan dan noodlescalories and macros
One serving of Dan dan noodles has about 760 kcal, with 29 g protein, 82 g carbohydrates and 36 g fat. That is roughly 15% of calories from protein, 43% from carbs and 42% from fat.
Where the calories come from
- Protein29 g15%
- Carbs82 g43%
- Fat36 g42%
Dan dan noodles are a Sichuan dish of 90 g (dry weight) of wheat noodles in a sauce of 15 g sesame paste, chili oil, soy sauce and black vinegar, topped with 60 g of crispy minced pork, bok choy and crushed peanuts. A serving is roughly 760 kcal with 29 g of protein and 82 g of carbohydrates: the noodles supply most of the carbs, while the pork, sesame paste and chili oil provide most of the 36 g of fat.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 serving (~380 g) | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 kcal | 760 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 7.6 g | 29 g | 15% |
| Carbs | 21.6 g | 82 g | 43% |
| Fat | 9.5 g | 36 g | 42% |
How many calories in 100 g of Dan dan noodles?
A typical serving of Dan dan noodles weighs about 380 g, so 100 g has about 200 kcal, 7.6 g protein, 21.6 g carbohydrates and 9.5 g fat.
Calories for your portion
Calories by amount
| Amount | Weight | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ serving | 190 g | 380 | 14.5 g | 41 g | 18 g |
| 1 serving | 380 g | 760 | 29 g | 82 g | 36 g |
| 1½ servings | 570 g | 1140 | 43.5 g | 123 g | 54 g |
| 2 servings | 760 g | 1520 | 58 g | 164 g | 72 g |
| 100 g | 100 g | 200 | 7.6 g | 21.6 g | 9.5 g |
| 200 g | 200 g | 400 | 15.3 g | 43.2 g | 18.9 g |
Vitamins and minerals in Dan dan noodles
Per serving, with the share of the daily value (DV) used on US nutrition labels.
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% |
| Sugars | 4 g | – |
| Saturated fat | 7.5 g | 38% |
| Sodium | 1,500 mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 650 mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 28 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 150 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 µg | 17% |
Allergens in Dan dan noodles
- Gluten
- Peanuts
- 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 Dan dan noodles fit?
A typical serving of Dan dan noodles 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 Dan dan noodles?
For a 70 kg adult, the 760 kcal in one serving is about 177 minutes of comfortable walking or 129 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) | 177 min |
| Brisk walk (about 5.5 km/h) | 129 min |
Work it out for your own weight and activity with the calories burned calculator.
What's in a typical serving
Sichuan wheat noodles in a nutty sesame and chili oil sauce, topped with crispy minced pork, bok choy and peanuts.
- 90g Wheat Noodles (dry)
- 60g Minced Pork
- 15g Sesame Paste
- 10ml Chili Oil
- 60g Bok Choy
- Soy Sauce, Black Vinegar, Peanuts
How to make it
- Fry 60 g minced pork in a dry pan for 5 to 6 minutes until crisp and cooked through, then season with a splash of the soy sauce.
- In a serving bowl, mix 15 g sesame paste, 10 ml chili oil, the rest of the 15 ml soy sauce, 5 g sugar, 5 ml black vinegar and a little minced garlic.
- Cook 90 g wheat noodles in boiling water according to the packet, adding 60 g bok choy for the last minute.
- Drain, keeping a few spoonfuls of the cooking water, and stir 2 to 3 tablespoons of it into the sauce.
- Add the noodles and bok choy to the bowl, top with the pork, 8 g crushed peanuts and sliced scallion, and toss before eating.
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How to make it lighter
- Halve the chili oil and the sesame paste and loosen the sauce with more noodle water; the flavour stays strong.
- Use lean minced chicken or turkey instead of pork.
- Cook a smaller portion of noodles and add more bok choy or other greens to the bowl.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Dan dan noodles?
A typical serving of Dan dan noodles has about 760 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 Dan dan noodles?
About 200 kcal. That is based on a typical serving of about 380 g with 760 kcal; the real figure changes with the recipe and how much oil is used.
Is Dan dan noodles high in protein?
It is moderate. One serving has about 29 g of protein (15% of its calories); pair it with a protein side if you are aiming for a high-protein meal.
Can I eat Dan dan noodles 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 Dan dan noodles?
Roughly 177 minutes of comfortable walking for a 70 kg adult, or about 129 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 Dan dan noodles vegetarian?
No. A typical serving of Dan dan noodles contains meat or fish.
Is Dan dan noodles gluten-free?
Usually not. A typical serving contains wheat or another gluten source.
How can I make Dan dan noodles lighter?
Halve the chili oil and the sesame paste and loosen the sauce with more noodle water; the flavour stays strong. Use lean minced chicken or turkey instead of pork. Cook a smaller portion of noodles and add more bok choy or other greens to the bowl.
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 (380 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.