Nasi lemak ayam

Nasi lemak ayam

Lunch

Item Rating: 64/100

1 serving (350 grams) contains 800 calories, 30.0 grams of protein, 35.0 grams of fat, and 90.0 grams of carbohydrates.

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540.5
calories
20.3
protein
60.8
carbohydrates
23.6
fat

Nutrition Information

1 cup (236.5g)
Calories
540.5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.6 g 30%
Saturated Fat 10.1 g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 54.1 mg 18%
Sodium 810.8 mg 35%
Total Carbohydrates 60.8 g 22%
Dietary Fiber 2.0 g 7%
Sugars 3.4 g
protein 20.3 g 40%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%
Calcium 33.8 mg 2%
Iron 2.0 mg 11%
Potassium 270.3 mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Food Attributes

🍯 Low sugar
⚠️ Contains trans fat

Source of Calories

45.3%
15.1%
39.6%
Fat: 212 cal (39.6%)
Protein: 81 cal (15.1%)
Carbs: 243 cal (45.3%)

About Nasi lemak ayam

Nasi Lemak Ayam is a beloved Malaysian dish often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or main meal. The dish comprises fragrant coconut milk-infused rice, crispy fried chicken, sambal (spicy chili paste), boiled eggs, anchovies, peanuts, and cucumber slices. Rooted in Malay cuisine, Nasi Lemak is celebrated for its rich flavors and balance of textures—creamy, crunchy, and spicy. While the dish provides essential nutrients such as protein from the chicken and eggs, healthy fats from the peanuts, and fiber from cucumbers, it is also calorie-dense due to the coconut milk and fried ingredients. Sodium levels can be high depending on the sambal and anchovies. For a lighter version, opting for grilled chicken and reducing the sambal and coconut milk can make it a more balanced choice without compromising the authentic taste.