Calories in Bao bun
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Bao bun contains 273 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 item, any size (100 g) provides about 273 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 25% from fat and 16% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in egg rolls, dumplings, sushi on FoodFactly, where the median is 113 kcal per 100 g across 25 foods.
100 g provides 45% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 27% of the Daily Value for selenium and 24% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 273 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 7.6 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.3 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol C | 21 mg | 7% |
| Sodium C | 354 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 39.8 g | 14% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 5.9 g | |
| Protein C | 11.2 g | 22% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.33 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.4 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.54 mg | 45% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.25 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.9 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 75 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.17 µg | 7% |
| Choline C | 28.4 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 140 mg | 11% |
| Iron C | 2.9 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium C | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 152 mg | 12% |
| Potassium C | 162 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.9 mg | 8% |
| Copper C | 0.085 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 14.6 µg | 27% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 16%
- Carbohydrates 58%
- Fat 25%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein11.2 gin the top quarter of egg rolls, dumplings, sushi (median 7 g)
- Sugars5.9 gin the top quarter of egg rolls, dumplings, sushi (median 2.1 g)
- Fat7.6 gabove the median for egg rolls, dumplings, sushi (median 2.9 g)
- Saturated fat2.3 gin the top quarter of egg rolls, dumplings, sushi (median 0.6 g)
- Sodium354 mgbelow the median for egg rolls, dumplings, sushi (median 361 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water39.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.069 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.74 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.061 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 7 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 39.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 40 µg |
| Folate, food C | 7 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Bao bun
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bao bun, no meat | 268 | 6.7 g | 54.3 g | 2.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese sandwich, reduced fat cheese, on white bread | 256 | 12.8 g | 33.3 g | 7.9 g |
| PAPA JOHN'S 14" Cheese Pizza, Original Crust | 260 | 11.5 g | 32.7 g | 9.3 g |
| Egg sandwich on bagel | 251 | 12 g | 31.8 g | 8.4 g |
| DOMINO'S 14" Cheese Pizza, Classic Hand-Tossed Crust | 257 | 10.8 g | 33.2 g | 9 g |
| DOMINO'S 14" Cheese Pizza, Ultimate Deep Dish Crust | 265 | 10.8 g | 33.5 g | 9.8 g |
| LEAN POCKETS, Ham N Cheddar | 230 | 10.3 g | 32.5 g | 6.5 g |
| Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust | 266 | 11.4 g | 33.3 g | 9.7 g |
| Pizza, cheese, from restaurant or fast food, NS as to type of crust | 266 | 11.4 g | 33.3 g | 9.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in bao bun?
100 g of bao bun has 273 kcal. 1 item, any size (100 g): about 273 kcal.
Is bao bun high in protein?
Bao bun contains 11.2 g of protein per 100 g (22% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.2 g in 1 item, any size (100 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other egg rolls, dumplings, sushi, that is among the highest quarter (median 7 g).
How many carbs are in bao bun?
Bao bun has 39.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber and 5.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in bao bun?
Bao bun contains 7.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.3 g is saturated (12% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does bao bun contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (45% DV), selenium (27% DV), Niacin (B3) (24% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (19% DV) and Folate (B9) (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in bao bun?
100 g contains 354 mg of sodium, 15% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708724. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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