Nasi Goreng Calories: Malay Fried Rice and Nasi Goreng Kampung
165 kcal (690 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 6.4/7.4/18 g
Serving (plate, 440 g) — 726 kcal (3,038 kJ) · Nutri-Score C
Figures are for: Nasi goreng (Malay fried rice with chicken, prawns and egg)
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: low salt: medium fiber: low
Is nasi goreng healthy?
In moderation, and mind the portion. Nasi goreng gets grade C on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, but that is per 100 g: a typical serving is high in calories.
For
- Protein: 28 g per serving — 50% of the 56 g daily reference for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult.
Against
- Salt: 3.1 g per serving — 62% of the 5 g a day the WHO sets as the maximum.
- A serving is a big share of the day: 726 kcal, about 36% of a 2,000 kcal day.
A typical serving (plate, 440 g) has 726 kcal, 28 g protein, 33 g fat and 80 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on September 30, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
Nasi goreng is rice stir-fried with garlic, shallots, chilli and soy, usually with chicken or prawns and a fried egg. Kampung style swaps the meat for anchovies and water spinach.
How many calories in nasi goreng: per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: plate, 440 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | 726 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 690 kJ | 3,038 kJ |
| Protein | 6.4 g | 28 g |
| Fat | 7.4 g | 33 g |
| incl. saturated | 1.3 g | 5.7 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 18 g | 80 g |
| incl. sugars | 1.2 g | 5.3 g |
| incl. fiber | 0.4 g | 1.8 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 3.1 g |
Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g as served, estimated from a typical hawker recipe: every ingredient's figures come from food composition tables (USDA FoodData Central and others), weighed out for one portion. The portion weight is a real food-court plate weighed in a lab study, which measured 191 calories per 100 g for the same dish (Yeo et al., Foods, 2021). Stalls differ in oil, rice and portion size, so treat the numbers as a guide. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included.
protein 16%fat 41%carbs 43%
Nasi Goreng calories by weight, 50–300 g
150 g of nasi goreng has 248 calories and 200 g has 330. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 83 | 3.2 / 3.7 / 9.1 |
| 100 g | 165 | 6.4 / 7.4 / 18 |
| 150 g | 248 | 9.6 / 11 / 27 |
| 200 g | 330 | 13 / 15 / 36 |
| 250 g | 413 | 16 / 19 / 45 |
| 300 g | 495 | 19 / 22 / 54 |
| 440 g — typical serving | 726 | 28 / 33 / 80 |
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Where the calories come from, ingredient by ingredient
Worked out from a typical recipe for one serving (plate, 440 g), so you can see what to cut back if you want it lighter.
| Ingredient | Grams | Kcal |
|---|---|---|
| White rice, boiled | 253 | 329 |
| Sunflower oil | 18 | 162 |
| Fried eggs | 51 | 100 |
| Boneless chicken thigh, pan-fried | 40 | 84 |
| Shrimp, boiled | 20 | 19 |
| Sugar | 3 | 12 |
| Onion | 10 | 4 |
| Garlic | 3 | 4 |
| Soy sauce | 8 | 4 |
| Chilli pepper | 8 | 3 |
| Cucumber | 15 | 2 |
| Tomato | 10 | 2 |
| Table salt | 1 | 0 |
What else to watch
- It's low in fiber, so add vegetables, greens or beans to the plate.
How much movement is one serving?
A serving (plate, 440 g) is 726 kcal — roughly 3 h 57 min of easy walking or 1 h 31 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Swaps for nasi goreng
Nasi goreng has a fair amount of salt (0.7 g per 100 g) and almost no fiber (0.4 g per 100 g), but our database has no same-category swap that fixes this noticeably at the same calories and is a full grade better. The simplest move is a smaller serving. How we pick swaps.
What to pair nasi goreng with
A serving of nasi goreng has 1.8 g of fiber (the WHO suggests at least 25 g a day); that's easy to make up on the same plate:
- Broccoli, 150 g — +4.9 g fiber, 53 kcal.
Nasi Goreng vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Fried Rice | 164 | 4.5 / 6 / 24 |
| Nasi Goreng | 165 | 6.4 / 7.4 / 18 |
| Spaghetti Bolognese | 165 | 8 / 6 / 21 |
| Chicken Curry | 165 | 14 / 9.5 / 7 |
| Nasi Kerabu | 165 | 7.6 / 7.9 / 16 |
| Duck Rice | 166 | 7.5 / 7.8 / 16 |
| Pad Thai | 169 | 7.5 / 7 / 20 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of nasi goreng?
100 g of nasi goreng has 165 calories, with 6.4 g protein, 7.4 g fat and 18 g carbohydrates.
How many calories are in a serving of nasi goreng?
A serving (plate, 440 g) has 726 calories: 28 g protein, 33 g fat and 80 g carbs.
What are the macros of nasi goreng?
Per 100 g: 6.4 g protein, 18 g carbs and 7.4 g fat. By calories that's about 16% protein, 43% carbs and 41% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of nasi goreng?
About 3 h 57 min of easy walking or 1 h 31 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 726 calories in a serving (plate, 440 g).
How much fiber is in nasi goreng?
100 g of nasi goreng has 0.4 g of fiber; a serving (plate, 440 g) has 1.8 g — 7% of the 25 g a day the WHO recommends.
How many calories did a lab measure in a real hawker plate?
A 405 g plate sold as "Nasi Kampung Goreng" at a Singapore food court and analysed in a lab had about 772 calories — 191 per 100 g, with 29 g protein and 29 g fat (Yeo et al., Foods, 2021). Our recipe-based estimate for nasi goreng kampung is 167 per 100 g. Stalls differ in oil, rice and portion size, so treat both as a guide rather than an exact count.
Nasi goreng or nasi goreng kampung: which has fewer calories?
A 440 g plate of nasi goreng has about 726 calories (165 per 100 g); a 405 g plate of nasi goreng kampung has about 676 (167 per 100 g). As usually served, the lighter choice is nasi goreng kampung.
Nasi goreng or mee goreng: which has fewer calories?
A 440 g plate of nasi goreng has about 726 calories (165 per 100 g); a 480 g plate of mee goreng has about 758 (158 per 100 g). As usually served, the lighter choice is nasi goreng, though the gap is small.
How much does the fried egg add to nasi goreng?
A 50 g fried egg adds about 98 calories and 6 g of protein. The oil used to fry the rice (about 18 g, 162 calories) adds more than the egg does.
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