Calories in Noodles, chow mein
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Noodles, chow mein contains 521 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (56 g) provides about 292 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from fat, with 39% from carbohydrates and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in crackers, excludes saltines on FoodFactly, where the median is 443 kcal per 100 g across 51 foods.
100 g provides 58% of the Daily Value for selenium, 22% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E and 16% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
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 | 521 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 31.7 g | 41% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.9 g | 25% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 378 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 51.9 g | 19% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Total sugars C | 0.25 g | |
| Protein C | 10.3 g | 21% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 3.3 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K C | 6.3 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.5 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.027 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 17 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 8.1 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 87 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 89 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.63 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.12 mg | 14% |
| Selenium C | 32.1 µg | 58% |
% 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 8%
- Carbohydrates 39%
- Fat 53%
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
- Protein10.3 gabove the median for crackers, excludes saltines (median 9.9 g)
- Fiber1.9 gin the lowest quarter of crackers, excludes saltines (median 3.4 g)
- Sugars0.25 gin the lowest quarter of crackers, excludes saltines (median 4.4 g)
- Fat31.7 gin the top quarter of crackers, excludes saltines (median 15.3 g)
- Saturated fat4.9 gabove the median for crackers, excludes saltines (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium378 mgbelow the median for crackers, excludes saltines (median 598 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water4.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 7.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 16.9 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 | 14.9 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 | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.027 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 7.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 2 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.05 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.24 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 54 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 4.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 17 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Noodles
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noodles, chinese, chow mein | 471 | 10.9 g | 63.6 g | 21.2 g |
| Noodles, japanese, soba, dry Dried or dry | 336 | 14.4 g | 74.6 g | 0.71 g |
| Noodles, japanese, soba, cooked Cooked | 99 | 5.1 g | 21.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Noodles, japanese, somen, dry Dried or dry | 356 | 11.4 g | 74.1 g | 0.81 g |
| Noodles, japanese, somen, cooked Cooked | 131 | 4 g | 27.5 g | 0.18 g |
| Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt Cooked | 138 | 4.5 g | 25.2 g | 2.1 g |
| Noodles, egg, unenriched, cooked, without added salt Cooked | 138 | 4.5 g | 25.2 g | 2.1 g |
| Noodles, egg, dry, enriched Dried or dry | 384 | 14.2 g | 71.3 g | 4.4 g |
| Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked Cooked | 138 | 4.5 g | 25.2 g | 2.1 g |
| Noodles, egg, spinach, enriched, dry Dried or dry | 382 | 14.6 g | 70.3 g | 4.6 g |
| Noodles, egg, spinach, enriched, cooked Cooked | 132 | 5 g | 24.3 g | 1.6 g |
| Noodles, flat, crunchy, Chinese restaurant | 521 | 10.3 g | 51.9 g | 31.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crackers, wonton | 521 | 10.3 g | 51.9 g | 31.7 g |
| Cookies, peanut butter, commercially prepared, sugar free | 523 | 10.3 g | 50.5 g | 31 g |
| Cookies, peanut butter sandwich, special dietary | 535 | 10 g | 50.8 g | 34 g |
| Taco shell, flour | 511 | 8.8 g | 53.2 g | 29.1 g |
| Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, pecan | 542 | 4.9 g | 58.3 g | 32.5 g |
| Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe | 466 | 6.2 g | 50.2 g | 29.1 g |
| Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with margarine | 488 | 5.7 g | 58.4 g | 28.3 g |
| Crackers, cheese, low sodium | 503 | 10.1 g | 58.2 g | 25.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in noodles?
100 g of noodles has 521 kcal. 1 cup (56 g): about 292 kcal.
Is noodles high in protein?
Noodles contains 10.3 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.8 g in 1 cup (56 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other crackers, excludes saltines, that is above the median (median 9.9 g).
How many carbs are in noodles?
Noodles has 51.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.9 g of fiber and 0.25 g of sugars.
How much fat is in noodles?
Noodles contains 31.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.9 g is saturated (25% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does noodles contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (58% DV), Vitamin E (22% DV), Thiamin (B1) (16% DV), Niacin (B3) (16% DV) and copper (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in noodles?
100 g contains 378 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does noodles have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, noodles, chow mein has 521 kcal, while noodles, japanese, soba, dry has 336 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
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 2708354. 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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