Calories in
restaurant, chinese, chicken chow mein
85 kcal per 100 g Restaurant, Chinese, chicken chow mein contains 85 calories per 100 grams, or about 513 calories per order. Per 100 g it provides 6.8 g protein, 8.3 g carbohydrate and 2.8 g fat.
By calories that splits 39% carbohydrate, 32% protein, 30% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 order | 604.0 g | 513 | 40.8 g | 50.1 g | 16.9 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per order
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per order |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 85 kcal | 513 kcal |
| Protein | 6.8 g | 40.8 g |
| Total fat | 2.8 g | 16.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g | 3.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8.3 g | 50.1 g |
| Fibre | 1.0 g | 6.0 g |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | 10.5 g |
| Sodium | 311.0 mg | 1,878.4 mg |
| Potassium | 124.0 mg | 749.0 mg |
| Calcium | 21.0 mg | 126.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4.0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2.0 mg | 12.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 19.0 µg | 114.8 µg |
| Cholesterol | 16.0 mg | 96.6 mg |
| Water | 81.0 g | 489.3 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 168083). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How restaurant, chinese, chicken chow mein compares
Among the 27 restaurant foods items on this site, restaurant, chinese, chicken chow mein ranks 25 of 27 by calorie density, against a category average of 213 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 60% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 8 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one order (513 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 105 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in restaurant, chinese, chicken chow mein?
Restaurant, Chinese, chicken chow mein contains 85 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 513 calories per order. It also provides 6.8 g of protein, 8.3 g of carbohydrate and 2.8 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of restaurant, chinese, chicken chow mein?
By calories, restaurant, chinese, chicken chow mein is roughly 39% carbohydrate, 32% protein and 30% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a order?
About 105 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the restaurant, chinese, chicken chow mein I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Restaurant, Chinese, chicken chow mein". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.