Chow mein noodles nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 45 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3.6g7% of calories
- Carbs33g63% of calories
- Fat6.9g30% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Chow mein noodles (1 cup, 45 g) has 214 calories, with 3.6 g of protein, 33 g of carbohydrates and 6.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (63% of calories). It is high in thiamine (22% DV), iron (27% DV) and manganese (27% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 23% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Thiamine22%
- Iron27%
- Manganese27%
- Selenium35%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)15%
- Niacin17%
- Folate (B9)12%
- Phosphorus10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium23%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (45 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 22% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) | 48 μg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 5% |
| Choline | 4 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 54 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 72 mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 19 μg | 35% |
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 0.4 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.2 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 214 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 41minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 26minCycling (moderate)
- 18minRunning (6 mph)
- 30minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Chow mein noodles?
One serving of Chow mein noodles (1 cup) has 214 calories, which works out to 475 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Chow mein noodles high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 7% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Chow mein noodles keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 31 g of net carbs and 63% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Chow mein noodles?
528 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Chow mein noodles?
2.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
