Calories in Bao bun, no meat
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Bao bun, no meat contains 268 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 item, any size (100 g) provides about 268 kcal.
Roughly 80% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 10% from protein and 10% from fat (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 22% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 21% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 15% of the Daily Value for iron.
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 | 268 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 2.9 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.95 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium C | 268 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 54.3 g | 20% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Total sugars C | 22.3 g | |
| Protein C | 6.7 g | 13% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.3 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.04 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.5 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.26 mg | 22% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.9 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.052 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 84 µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 16.5 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 107 mg | 8% |
| Iron C | 2.6 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium C | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 118 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 174 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.58 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.11 mg | 13% |
| Selenium C | 5.2 µg | 9% |
% 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 10%
- Carbohydrates 80%
- Fat 10%
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
- Protein6.7 gbelow the median for egg rolls, dumplings, sushi (median 7 g)
- Fiber3.4 gin the top quarter of egg rolls, dumplings, sushi (median 1.2 g)
- Sugars22.3 gin the top quarter of egg rolls, dumplings, sushi (median 2.1 g)
- Saturated fat0.95 gabove the median for egg rolls, dumplings, sushi (median 0.6 g)
- Sodium268 mgin the lowest quarter of egg rolls, dumplings, sushi (median 361 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water34.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.48 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 | 0.39 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.029 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.31 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.96 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.099 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.06 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.022 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 | 5 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 34.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 28 µg |
| Folate, food C | 37 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 | 273 | 11.2 g | 39.8 g | 7.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jelly sandwich, on wheat bread | 265 | 6.9 g | 55.2 g | 2.4 g |
| Jelly sandwich, NFS | 267 | 5.7 g | 57.5 g | 2.2 g |
| Jelly sandwich, on white bread | 267 | 5.7 g | 57.5 g | 2.2 g |
| McDONALD'S, Hotcakes (with 2 pats margarine & syrup) | 272 | 4.1 g | 46.1 g | 8.1 g |
| Nutella sandwich on white bread | 362 | 8 g | 53.8 g | 12.7 g |
| Cake made with glutinous rice | 279 | 2.5 g | 53.6 g | 6.5 g |
| Nutella sandwich on wheat bread | 359 | 9.3 g | 51.3 g | 12.9 g |
| McDONALD'S, Hot Caramel Sundae | 188 | 3.6 g | 33.4 g | 4.9 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 268 kcal. 1 item, any size (100 g): about 268 kcal.
How much protein is in bao bun?
Bao bun contains 6.7 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.7 g in 1 item, any size (100 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other egg rolls, dumplings, sushi, that is below the median (median 7 g).
How many carbs are in bao bun?
Bao bun has 54.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.4 g of fiber and 22.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in bao bun?
Bao bun contains 2.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.95 g is saturated (5% 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) (22% DV), Folate (B9) (21% DV), iron (15% DV), copper (13% DV) and Niacin (B3) (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in bao bun?
100 g contains 268 mg of sodium, 12% 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 2708725. 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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