How many calories in beef noodle soup
A bowl of beef noodle soup has about 870 kcal, with 45 g of protein.
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Taiwanese beef noodle soup, niu rou mian, is chunks of beef shank braised in soy, spices and chilli bean paste, served over thick wheat noodles in the broth. It's Taiwan's comfort food, and Taipei has a festival just for it.
A big bowl is 870 kcal, with 95 g of carbs, 45 g of protein and 33 g of fat. The noodles are the carbs, the braised beef is the protein, the fat floats on top.
There's a red braised version, spicy and dark, and a clear broth one. The clear one is usually a little lighter.
Tips
- 1Leave some of the broth, a lot of the fat sits in it.
- 2Ask for fewer noodles and add the pickled mustard greens on the table.
- 3Order a side of blanched greens and share the noodles.
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Questions
What is niu rou mian?
The Mandarin name for beef noodle soup. Niu rou is beef, mian is noodles.
Is beef noodle soup high in protein?
Yes, about 45 g in a big bowl.
How many calories in half a bowl?
About 435 kcal.
What is the difference between red braised and clear broth?
Red braised is cooked with soy and chilli bean paste, so it's dark and spicy. Clear broth is a lighter beef stock, often with tender slices of beef.
What are the green bits on the table?
Suan cai, pickled mustard greens. Add as much as you like, they have almost no calories.
