Calories in 1 cup of Nasi Lemak and Nutrition Facts (2024)

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Calories in 1 cup of Nasi Lemak and Nutrition Facts? ›

Nutrition summary:

Regular consumption of Nasi Lemak, particularly because of its saturated fat and salt content, could pose health risks like increased heart disease and hypertension risk.

Foodmatters Nasi Lemak (1 portion) contains 36g total carbs, 36g net carbs, 23g fat, 12g protein, and 398 calories.

Other sizes: 1 cup - 312kcal, 1 serving - 156kcal, more...

Literally meaning “fatty rice” in Malay, nasi lemak's distinctive taste comes from cooking the rice in coconut milk and pandan leaves which gives the dish its rich flavour and fragrant aroma.

Nasi lemak is widely eaten in Malaysia and Singapore. More commonly consumed as breakfast in both countries, it is sold in hawker food centres and roadside stalls in Malaysia and Singapore. In Malaysia, nasi lemak can also be found in night markets pasar malam along with a variety of dishes.

Nasi Lemak

But, unfortunately, this local favourite happens to be one of the worst foods for you if you have diabetes. It features white rice – refined carbohydrates. Worse still, the rice is cooked with coconut milk, which is high in saturated fat that can raise LDL levels ('bad') cholesterol.

Unfortunately though, our love for these delicious food and the typical Malaysian diet has given birth to an alarming rise in health issues among Malaysians including diabetes and obesity, among others.

In Indonesia, nasi goreng is a breakfast dish. This is why the Indonesian version is lighter, has fewer ingredients and is almost always topped with a fried egg. In Malaysia, nasi lemak takes pole position as a rice dish for breakfast. Nasi goreng is a very popular standalone meal for lunch or a simple dinner.

What do you eat with nasi lemak? ›

Nasi lemak is served commonly with ikan bilis sambal, sliced cucumber, boiled eggs, fried peanuts and ayam goreng (Malaysian fried chicken).

How long can I leave the Nasi Lemak out? To ensure the best taste and quality, we recommend that the food be consumed within 3 hours from purchase. Unopened or unused Sambal will remain good for up to 3 days without the need for refrigeration.

Egg Nutrition

Eggs are one of nature's most nutritious foods. Each serving of 2 eggs (105 g) contains 15 essential vitamins and minerals, only 160 calories and an incredible amount of nutrition. The nutrition tables speak for themselves! So include eggs as part of your healthy diet!

Most doctors advise eating a maximum of 2 bananas each day because calories in 1 banana is 105. Thus, eating two bananas can mean consumption of 210 calories, which is an appropriate amount for an adult.

On the basis of that you can decide how many chapatis you can have in a day. A small 6-inch chapati contains around 71 calories. So, if your lunchtime calorie intake is 300 calories, you can have two chapatis that will be 140 calories and the remaining can come from vegetables and salad that you eat with the chapatis.

White rice is refined grain with about 205 calories per one-cup serving. 2 It's perfectly OK to enjoy white rice in moderation to minimize the risk of increased blood sugar and weight gain. Many people consume and prefer white rice to brown rice, but is rice good for you?

Char Kway Teow (384g) - Rice noodles with co*ckles, Chinese sausage, and sweet sauce, fried. Healthy tip: Although this dish is a good source of fibre and protein, it is very high in fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium.