Nasi Lemak calories
One plate of nasi lemak (230 g) has about 389 kcal, 9.7 g protein, 13.1 g fat and 58.2 g carbohydrate. That is 19% of a 2,000 kcal day.
By serving
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 plate (230 g) | 389 | 9.7 g | 13.1 g | 58.2 g | 777 mg |
Per 100 g
| Energy | 169 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4.2 g |
| Fat | 5.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 25.3 g |
| Fibre | 0.3 g |
| Sodium | 338 mg |
Where the energy comes from, by weight of nutrient (4 kcal per g of carbohydrate and protein, 9 per g of fat): carbohydrate 60%, fat 30%, protein 10%.
Compared with other Malaysian favourites
Per usual serving as recorded in the database. Serving sizes differ, so a piece and a plate are not like for like.
| Food | Serving | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Curry laksa | 1 bowl (650 g) | 761 |
| Nasi goreng | 1 plate (330 g) | 637 |
| Char siew rice | 1 plate (329 g) | 572 |
| Nasi lemak | 1 plate (230 g) | 389 |
| Roti telur | 1 piece (135 g) | 356 |
| Roti canai | 1 piece (95 g) | 301 |
| Nasi ayam | 1 plate (230 g) | 278 |
| Teh tarik | 1 cup (250 ml) (250 g) | 145 |
| Pisang goreng | 1 piece (65 g) | 129 |
| Putu mayam | 1 piece (50 g) | 95 |
Questions
How many calories are in 1 plate of nasi lemak?
About 389 kcal for 1 plate (230 g), using the database value of 169 kcal per 100 g.
How many calories are in 100 g of nasi lemak?
169 kcal per 100 g, with 4.2 g protein, 5.7 g fat and 25.3 g carbohydrate.
Where do these nasi lemak numbers come from?
From the Malaysian Food Composition Database (MyFCD), compiled by the Ministry of Health Malaysia and the Institute for Medical Research. Your own portion and recipe will differ from the database average, so treat it as a guide.
Source: Malaysian Food Composition Database (MyFCD) record 221019, Institute for Medical Research, Ministry of Health Malaysia. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the programme. An estimate for everyday meal planning, not medical advice.