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Indo-Chinese food is mostly fried and saucy, so a single plate often lands between 300 and 550 kcal. Steamed momos and clear soups are the light end. Here are approximate calories for popular dishes, per typical restaurant plate.
| Dish | Serving | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Veg hakka noodles | 1 plate (250 g) | ~450 |
| Veg fried rice | 1 plate (250 g) | ~430 |
| Schezwan fried rice | 1 plate (250 g) | ~480 |
| American chopsuey | 1 plate | ~550 |
| Veg manchurian, dry | 6 balls | ~300 |
| Veg manchurian, gravy | 1 katori | ~250 |
| Gobi manchurian, dry | 1 plate | ~330 |
| Chilli paneer, dry | 1 plate (200 g) | ~450 |
| Chilli chicken, dry | 1 plate (200 g) | ~400 |
| Honey chilli potato | 1 plate | ~450 |
| Veg momos, steamed | 6 pieces | ~200 |
| Veg momos, fried | 6 pieces | ~330 |
| Chicken momos, steamed | 6 pieces | ~250 |
| Veg spring rolls | 2 rolls | ~250 |
| Hot and sour soup | 1 bowl | ~90 |
| Manchow soup with fried noodles | 1 bowl | ~150 |
Our approximate estimates for typical restaurant plates. Oil and sauces vary a lot between places.
| Order | Parts (kcal) | Total kcal |
|---|---|---|
| One person: soup + noodles | 90 + 450 | ~540 |
| Sharing for two: manchurian gravy, fried rice, chilli paneer, spring rolls | 250 + 430 + 450 + 250 = 1,380, split two ways | ~690 each |
Simple sums, rounded.
Most "dry" dishes such as manchurian, chilli paneer and honey chilli potato are deep-fried first and then tossed in sauce, which can be sweet. Noodles and fried rice are cooked in a lot of oil. Steaming instead of frying is the biggest difference: six steamed veg momos are about 200 kcal, fried ones about 330.
Easy change: start with a clear soup and pick steamed momos or a gravy dish to share, instead of a second fried starter.
See also calories in fast food and cafe items and calories in Indian street food.
These are approximate numbers for typical portions, not exact ones, and they are not advice about what you should eat. If you have a health condition or a calorie target from a doctor or dietitian, follow that instead of a general table.
Figures on this page are our own approximate calculations from typical recipes and portions. They are estimates, not laboratory measurements. This article is educational information, not medical or nutrition advice.
About 450 kcal for a restaurant plate of veg hakka noodles (about 250 g).
About 430 kcal per plate of about 250 g; schezwan fried rice is about 480 kcal.
About 200 kcal for 6 steamed veg momos, about 330 kcal if fried, and about 250 kcal for 6 steamed chicken momos.
Clear soups, steamed momos and gravy dishes shared with others are usually lighter than fried starters and chopsuey.
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