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Nasi gorengcalories and macros

650kcal per serving

One serving of Nasi goreng has about 650 kcal, with 32 g protein, 78 g carbohydrates and 23 g fat. That is roughly 20% of calories from protein, 48% from carbs and 32% from fat.

Nasi Goreng
Nasi Goreng1 serving · Prep time 25 min

Where the calories come from

650kcal
  • Protein32 g20%
  • Carbs78 g48%
  • Fat23 g32%
of a 1,800 kcal day36%
of a 2,200 kcal day30%

Nasi goreng is Indonesian fried rice: 200 g of cooked rice stir-fried with 80 g of chicken breast, shallots, garlic, chili and 15 ml of sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), topped with a fried egg. A serving is roughly 650 kcal with 32 g of protein and 78 g of carbohydrates: the rice and sweet soy sauce supply most of the carbs, and the frying oil and egg provide most of the 23 g of fat.

Nutrition per serving

NutrientPer 100 g1 serving (~430 g)Share of calories
Calories151 kcal650 kcal100%
Protein7.4 g32 g20%
Carbs18.1 g78 g48%
Fat5.3 g23 g32%

How many calories in 100 g of Nasi goreng?

A typical serving of Nasi goreng weighs about 430 g, so 100 g has about 151 kcal, 7.4 g protein, 18.1 g carbohydrates and 5.3 g fat.

Calories for your portion

650kcal
32 gProtein
78 gCarbs
23 gFat

Calories by amount

AmountWeightkcalProteinCarbsFat
½ serving215 g32516 g39 g11.5 g
1 serving430 g65032 g78 g23 g
1½ servings645 g97548 g117 g34.5 g
2 servings860 g130064 g156 g46 g
100 g100 g1517.4 g18.1 g5.3 g
200 g200 g30214.9 g36.3 g10.7 g

Vitamins and minerals in Nasi goreng

Per serving, with the share of the daily value (DV) used on US nutrition labels.

NutrientPer serving% DV
Fiber2 g7%
Sugars12 g–
Saturated fat4.5 g23%
Sodium1,100 mg48%
Potassium600 mg13%
Calcium70 mg5%
Iron2.2 mg12%
Vitamin C10 mg11%
Vitamin A110 µg12%
Vitamin D1 µg5%
Vitamin B120.8 µg33%

Allergens in Nasi goreng

  • Eggs
  • Gluten
  • 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 Nasi goreng fit?

A typical serving of Nasi goreng 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 Nasi goreng?

For a 70 kg adult, the 650 kcal in one serving is about 152 minutes of comfortable walking or 111 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)152 min
Brisk walk (about 5.5 km/h)111 min

Work it out for your own weight and activity with the calories burned calculator.

What's in a typical serving

Indonesian fried rice with chicken, shallots and sweet soy sauce, topped with a fried egg and fresh cucumber.

  • 200g Cooked Rice
  • 80g Chicken Breast
  • 1 Egg
  • 15ml Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis)
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • Shallot, Garlic, Chili, Cucumber, Tomato

How to make it

  1. Use 200 g of cooked rice that has cooled in the fridge, so the grains stay separate.
  2. Cut 80 g chicken breast into small pieces; finely chop 30 g shallot, 1 garlic clove and a little chili.
  3. Heat most of the 1 tbsp oil in a wok and stir-fry the shallot, garlic and chili for 1 minute, then add the chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Add the rice, 15 ml kecap manis and 1 tsp soy sauce, and toss over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes until hot and evenly coloured.
  5. Fry 1 egg in the remaining oil in a small pan.
  6. Serve the rice topped with the egg, with sliced cucumber and tomato on the side.

How to make it lighter

  1. Use a non-stick wok so a teaspoon of oil is enough for the whole dish.
  2. Swap part of the rice for extra vegetables such as cabbage, carrot or bean sprouts.
  3. Go easy on the kecap manis, which is mostly sugar; a splash of regular soy sauce adds flavour for fewer calories.

Lighter alternatives

More Asian dishes

Work out your own daily calorie target with the calorie calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Nasi goreng?

A typical serving of Nasi goreng has about 650 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 Nasi goreng?

About 151 kcal. That is based on a typical serving of about 430 g with 650 kcal; the real figure changes with the recipe and how much oil is used.

Is Nasi goreng high in protein?

Yes. With about 32 g of protein per serving (20% of its calories), Nasi goreng is a good protein source.

Can I eat Nasi goreng 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 Nasi goreng?

Roughly 152 minutes of comfortable walking for a 70 kg adult, or about 111 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 Nasi goreng vegetarian?

No. A typical serving of Nasi goreng contains meat or fish.

Is Nasi goreng gluten-free?

Usually not. A typical serving contains wheat or another gluten source.

How can I make Nasi goreng lighter?

Use a non-stick wok so a teaspoon of oil is enough for the whole dish. Swap part of the rice for extra vegetables such as cabbage, carrot or bean sprouts. Go easy on the kecap manis, which is mostly sugar; a splash of regular soy sauce adds flavour for fewer 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 (430 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.
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