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Paleo Chinese Egg Foo Young⏱ 27 min total
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Paleo Chinese Egg Foo Young

Per 1 serving · 300 g · 11 ingredients

Calories
387
19%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    31g
    32% of calories
  • Carbs
    15g
    16% of calories
  • Fat
    23g
    53% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Paleo Chinese Egg Foo Young (300 g) has 387 calories, with 31 g of protein, 15 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (53% of calories). It is high in protein (62% DV), dietary fiber (30% DV) and Vitamin A (80% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 64%, 55% and 138% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
129cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
8g
Net carbs
7g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
8.3g
1.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein62%
  • Dietary fiber30%
  • Vitamin A80%
  • Vitamin E26%
  • Vitamin K312%
  • Thiamine50%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin C11%
  • Vitamin D17%
  • Niacin18%
  • Potassium15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium64%
  • Saturated fat55%
  • Cholesterol138%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 12 min
  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut flour, fish sauce, and apple cider vinegar until smooth and lump free. Stir in the ham, spinach, scallions, cilantro, and baking soda, and season with pepper to taste.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet or griddle, heat a tablespoon of coconut oil over medium heat until shimmering. Scoop a quarter-cup of batter onto the skillet, and flatten with the back of a spoon until it's about 1/2 inch in height. Let it cook undisturbed for 3 minutes, until golden brown. Using a spatula, carefully flip over the egg foo young, and fry for another 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through

  3. 3

    Transfer the patty to a wire rack, and repeat step 2 to cook up the remaining pancakes. (If you have room on the skillet you can fry up more than one at a time, but don't overcrowd the patties)

  4. 4

    Serve hot and enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (300 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A721 μg
80%
Vitamin C10 mg
11%
Vitamin D3 μg
17%
Vitamin E4 mg
26%
Vitamin K374 μg
312%
Thiamine1 mg
50%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
60%
Niacin3 mg
18%
Vitamin B61 mg
44%
Folate (B9)197 μg
49%
Vitamin B121 μg
51%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
39%
Choline377 mg
69%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium211 mg
21%
Iron5 mg
65%
Potassium719 mg
15%
Magnesium105 mg
25%
Phosphorus364 mg
52%
Zinc3 mg
26%
Copper0.3 mg
30%
Manganese1 mg
50%
Selenium52 μg
95%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0.1 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene6,733 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.4 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0.1 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride1 μg—
Fructose0.2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats7 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol160 μg—
Serine2 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 62 g—
Tryptophan0.4 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D33 μg—

Burning 387 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 73min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 46min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 32min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 54min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Paleo Chinese Egg Foo Young?

One serving of Paleo Chinese Egg Foo Young (1 serving) has 387 calories, which works out to 129 calories per 100 g. That is about 19% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Paleo Chinese Egg Foo Young high in protein?

Yes. It has 31 g of protein per serving, and 32% of its calories come from protein (8 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Paleo Chinese Egg Foo Young keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 7 g of net carbs and 16% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Paleo Chinese Egg Foo Young?

1468 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Paleo Chinese Egg Foo Young?

1.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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