Calories in Chow mein or chop suey, meatless, no noodles
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Chow mein or chop suey, meatless, no noodles contains 43 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (220 g) provides about 95 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 35% from fat and 12% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures on FoodFactly, where the median is 144 kcal per 100 g across 70 foods.
100 g provides 16% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 10% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
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 | 43 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 1.7 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.29 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 344 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.7 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 2.6 g | |
| Protein C | 1.3 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 13 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 7.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 18.9 µg | 16% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.098 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.51 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.086 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 40 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 15.8 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 25 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.42 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 9 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus C | 30 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 136 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.19 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.032 mg | 4% |
| Selenium C | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
% 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 12%
- Carbohydrates 53%
- Fat 35%
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
- Protein1.3 gin the lowest quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 10.4 g)
- Fiber1.2 gin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 1 g)
- Sugars2.6 gin the top quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 1.6 g)
- Fat1.7 gin the lowest quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 8 g)
- Saturated fat0.29 gin the lowest quarter of stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 1.7 g)
- Sodium344 mgabove the median for stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures (median 274 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water90.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.41 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.92 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 | 0.79 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.19 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.082 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 148 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 178 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 28 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 90.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 40 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Chow mein or chop suey
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chow mein or chop suey, NS as to type of meat, with noodles | 131 | 9.9 g | 11.2 g | 5.4 g |
| Chow mein or chop suey, various types of meat, with noodles | 134 | 10.4 g | 11.2 g | 5.6 g |
| Chow mein or chop suey, NS as to type of meat, no noodles | 83 | 9.8 g | 3.8 g | 3.2 g |
| Chow mein or chop suey, meatless, with noodles | 117 | 3 g | 15.7 g | 5.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable chow mein, without meat or noodles | 43 | 1.3 g | 5.7 g | 1.7 g |
| Pepper, for use on a sandwich | 27 | 0.81 g | 5.7 g | 0.12 g |
| Tomatoes, for use on a sandwich | 20 | 0.82 g | 4 g | 0.31 g |
| McDONALD'S, Side Salad | 20 | 1 g | 4.3 g | 0.19 g |
| Mushrooms, for use on a sandwich | 31 | 2.9 g | 4.1 g | 0.35 g |
| Lettuce, for use on a sandwich | 20 | 0.92 g | 3.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Cucumber, for use on a sandwich | 16 | 0.62 g | 3 g | 0.18 g |
| Congee, with vegetables | 38 | 1.1 g | 7.9 g | 0.12 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in chow mein or chop suey?
100 g of chow mein or chop suey has 43 kcal. 1 cup (220 g): about 95 kcal.
How much protein is in chow mein or chop suey?
Chow mein or chop suey contains 1.3 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.9 g in 1 cup (220 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures, that is in the lowest quarter (median 10.4 g).
How many carbs are in chow mein or chop suey?
Chow mein or chop suey has 5.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber and 2.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in chow mein or chop suey?
Chow mein or chop suey contains 1.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.29 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does chow mein or chop suey contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (16% DV) and Folate (B9) (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in chow mein or chop suey?
100 g contains 344 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 2710064. 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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