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Calories in Bak Kut Teh

About 600–750 kcal for 1 bowl with rice. Fine now and then; the swaps below make a real difference.

Also called: BKT

Energy, typical serving600–750 kcal≈ 34% of a 2,000 kcal day

35gprotein

65gcarbs

25gfat

Wazz quality score: Fair
How Wazz rates this meal from 0 to 100: nutrients that help minus the ones that hurt.

Per serving vs your day

Saturated fat

9 g45% of daily limit

Sugar

3 g6% of daily limit

Sodium

2,000 mg100% of daily limit

Protein

35 g58% of daily goal

Fibre

2 g7% of daily goal

Health check

⚠️ Very salty: about 2,000 mg sodium, most of a day's limit (2,000 mg)
⚠️ Low in fibre: add vegetables or ulam on the side
✅ Good protein: about 35 g

Healthier swaps

Choose lean ribs and skip the fatty cuts
Leave half the broth
Skip the you tiao

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Questions people ask

How many calories are in Bak Kut Teh?

A typical serving (1 bowl with rice) has about 600–750 kcal, with roughly 35 g protein, 65 g carbs and 25 g fat. It varies by stall and portion.

Is Bak Kut Teh healthy?

Wazz rates a typical Bak Kut Teh 46/100 (Fair). Fine now and then; the swaps below make a real difference.

How can I make Bak Kut Teh healthier?

Choose lean ribs and skip the fatty cuts. Leave half the broth. Skip the you tiao.

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Figures are estimates for a typical hawker or restaurant serving in Malaysia and vary by stall, recipe and portion. They're general information, not medical advice. Daily limits used: saturated fat 20 g, sugar 50 g, sodium 2,000 mg; goals: protein 60 g, fibre 30 g.

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