Nasi Kandar Calories: Fried Chicken, Mixed Curry and Vegetables
154 kcal (644 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 6.1/5.7/20 g
Serving (plate, 470 g) — 724 kcal (3,028 kJ) · Nutri-Score B
Figures are for: Nasi kandar (rice with fried chicken, mixed curry and vegetables)
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: medium salt: medium fiber: low
Is nasi kandar healthy?
In moderation, and mind the portion. Nasi kandar gets grade B on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, but that is per 100 g: a typical serving is high in calories.
For
- Protein: 29 g per serving — 52% of the 56 g daily reference for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult.
Against
- Salt: 2.8 g per serving — 56% of the 5 g a day the WHO sets as the maximum.
- A serving is a big share of the day: 724 kcal, about 36% of a 2,000 kcal day.
A typical serving (plate, 470 g) has 724 kcal, 29 g protein, 27 g fat and 93 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 kandar is a Penang favourite: steamed rice with a choice of curries, fried chicken, vegetables and egg, finished with a pour of mixed curry gravy over the rice.
How many calories in nasi kandar: per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: plate, 470 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 154 kcal | 724 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 644 kJ | 3,028 kJ |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 29 g |
| Fat | 5.7 g | 27 g |
| incl. saturated | 1.9 g | 8.9 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 20 g | 93 g |
| incl. sugars | 1.3 g | 6.1 g |
| incl. fiber | 0.7 g | 3.3 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 2.8 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. Stalls differ in oil, rice and portion size, so treat the numbers as a guide. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included.
protein 16%fat 34%carbs 50%
Nasi Kandar calories by weight, 50–300 g
150 g of nasi kandar has 231 calories and 200 g has 308. 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 | Fiber, g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 77 | 3.1 / 2.9 / 9.9 | 0.4 |
| 100 g | 154 | 6.1 / 5.7 / 20 | 0.7 |
| 150 g | 231 | 9.1 / 8.6 / 30 | 1 |
| 200 g | 308 | 12 / 11 / 39 | 1.4 |
| 250 g | 385 | 15 / 14 / 49 | 1.8 |
| 300 g | 462 | 18 / 17 / 59 | 2.1 |
| 470 g — typical serving | 724 | 29 / 27 / 93 | 3.3 |
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Where the calories come from, ingredient by ingredient
Worked out from a typical recipe for one serving (plate, 470 g), so you can see what to cut back if you want it lighter.
| Ingredient | Grams | Kcal |
|---|---|---|
| White rice, boiled | 248 | 322 |
| Fried breaded chicken | 99 | 265 |
| Curry sauce | 59 | 68 |
| Sunflower oil | 4 | 36 |
| Canned coconut milk | 10 | 20 |
| White cabbage | 50 | 14 |
Nasi Kandar: more nutrition highlights
It has 3.3 g of fiber per serving — roughly 13% of the 25 g a day most adults fall short of.
How much movement is one serving?
A serving (plate, 470 g) is 724 kcal — roughly 3 h 56 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 kandar
No need to swap on composition: nasi kandar gets grade B, the second-best of five, and nothing is in the red on the per-100 g traffic light: sugar 1.3 g (red is over 22.5 g), saturated fat 1.9 g (over 5 g) and salt 0.6 g (over 1.5 g). We only suggest a swap when it fixes a real problem. A typical serving is heavy, though — 724 kcal: a smaller serving helps here, not a swap. How we pick swaps.
Nasi Kandar vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Char Kway Teow | 147 | 5.5 / 6.1 / 17 |
| Chee Cheong Fun | 148 | 1.8 / 4.8 / 24 |
| Wanton Mee | 151 | 6.5 / 5.6 / 19 |
| Char Siu Rice | 152 | 6.3 / 4.5 / 21 |
| Nasi Kandar | 154 | 6.1 / 5.7 / 20 |
| Mee Goreng | 158 | 6.6 / 7.3 / 17 |
| Chicken Rice | 160 | 8.2 / 6.1 / 18 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of nasi kandar?
100 g of nasi kandar has 154 calories, with 6.1 g protein, 5.7 g fat and 20 g carbohydrates (0.7 g fiber).
How many calories are in a serving of nasi kandar?
A serving (plate, 470 g) has 724 calories: 29 g protein, 27 g fat and 93 g carbs.
What are the macros of nasi kandar?
Per 100 g: 6.1 g protein, 20 g carbs and 5.7 g fat. By calories that's about 16% protein, 50% carbs and 34% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of nasi kandar?
About 3 h 56 min of easy walking or 1 h 31 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 724 calories in a serving (plate, 470 g).
How much fiber is in nasi kandar?
100 g of nasi kandar has 0.7 g of fiber; a serving (plate, 470 g) has 3.3 g — 13% of the 25 g a day the WHO recommends.
Nasi kandar or nasi lemak with fried chicken: which has fewer calories?
A 470 g plate of nasi kandar has about 724 calories (154 per 100 g); a 395 g plate of nasi lemak with fried chicken has about 762 (193 per 100 g). As usually served, the lighter choice is nasi kandar, though the gap is small.
Nasi kandar or economy rice: which has fewer calories?
A 470 g plate of nasi kandar has about 724 calories (154 per 100 g); a 470 g plate of economy rice has about 578 (123 per 100 g). As usually served, the lighter choice is economy rice.
Can I eat nasi kandar when trying to lose weight?
Yes — weight follows the whole day's total, not one dish. A 470 g plate of nasi kandar is about 724 calories, roughly 36% of a 2,000-calorie day, so it fits if the other meals are lighter. On days you want less, a 470 g plate of economy rice is about 578 calories.
What adds the most calories to nasi kandar?
The rice (250 g, about 325 calories) and the fried chicken (about 268). The mixed curry poured over the rice ("kuah campur") adds about 89 more; asking for less gravy saves calories and salt.
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