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Chow Mein

Chow Mein is a Chinese-style stir-fried noodle dish commonly served in Cantonese and American-Chinese cuisine; it features pan-fried noodles tossed with vegetables, sauce and often meat or tofu. It is known for its savory, slightly oily texture and quick stir-fry preparation. Nutritionally, Chow Mein is relatively energy-dense at 521kcal per 100g and tends to be higher in fat and refined carbohydrates while providing a moderate amount of protein; fiber content is usually modest unless extra vegetables or whole-grain noodles are used. From a health perspective, it supplies usable protein and can be a satisfying meal, but typical preparations are lower in fiber and vegetables and higher in fat and sodium than many whole-food alternatives — swapping in whole-grain or buckwheat noodles, more vegetables, and lean protein can improve its nutritional profile.

Lactose free · Processed · ~1.50€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

C-

Fair

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

521 kcal

26% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

10 g

21% RDI

Fat

32 g

4.9g sat fat

Carbs

52 g

19% RDI

Sugar

0.3 g

1% RDI

Fiber

1.9 g

6% RDI

Salt

0.4 g

8% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

C- · 5.1 / 10

Healthy alternatives

Ingredients that rank higher on the overall quality profile and might substitute well in some recipes.

Frequently asked

Q.01Is Chow Mein healthy?

Chow Mein is rated moderate (Health Grade C-) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Chow Mein?

Chow Mein is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.02What are the macros in Chow Mein?

100g of Chow Mein contains 521 kcal, 10.3g protein, 51.9g carbohydrates, 31.7g fat, and 1.9g fiber.

Q.04Is Chow Mein lactose free?

Yes, Chow Mein is lactose free.

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