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How many calories are in a bowl of ramen or Asian noodle soup?

The name of the soup is only a starting point: broth, noodles, meat and toppings determine the result. Build the bowl ingredient by ingredient in Calk.

Asian noodle soup: lower- and higher-calorie Calk versions side by side

Same 300 g portion, different choices: broth, broth add-ons, noodles, proteins, vegetables, topping.

How broth, noodles and toppings change an Asian soup

In these two examples, the changes are: broth — chicken broth → pork bone broth, noodles — rice noodles → ramen noodles, proteins — chicken → pork belly, vegetables — bok choy → mushrooms, topping — green onion → soft-boiled egg.

Lower calorie 182 kcal 300 g 61 kcal per 100 g
higher vs lower calorie +166%
Higher calorie 485 kcal 300 g 162 kcal per 100 g
Lower calorie Calk card for Asian soup: 61 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 35/11/54 Higher calorie Calk card for Asian soup: 162 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 15/61/24
  • The broth changes from clear chicken stock to rich pork-bone broth with coconut milk, curry paste and chili oil.
  • The protein changes from boiled chicken to pork belly sauteed in fat.
  • The pork-belly bowl also adds chashu, a soft-boiled egg, fried shallots and peanuts instead of herbs and lime.

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Questions about calories in Asian soups

How do you estimate calories in a bowl of Asian noodle soup?
The two versions shown in Calk contain 182 and 485 kcal per 300 g. The name of the soup is only a starting point: broth, noodles, meat and toppings determine the result.
Why is pork-belly ramen higher in calories than clear chicken noodle soup?
The broth changes from clear chicken stock to rich pork-bone broth with coconut milk, curry paste and chili oil. The protein changes from boiled chicken to pork belly sauteed in fat.
How do I calculate my own ramen or Asian soup?
Open Asian soup in Calk and choose the broth, noodle amount, protein, vegetables, oil and every topping in your bowl.

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