chinese · Restaurant bowl
calories in bowl of egg drop soup?
About 140 kcal for a typical restaurant bowl.
The calories in egg drop soup come primarily from the eggs and the thickening starch. Cornstarch adds carbohydrates to the broth, while any added oil or butter contributes fat. The broth itself is very low in calories.
What each part adds
| Part | Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken broth | 1 cup, 240 g | 15 kcal | 3 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Eggs | 1 large egg, 50 g | 72 kcal | 6 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Cornstarch slurry | 1 tsp, 4 g | 15 kcal | 0 g | 4 g | 0 g |
| Cooking oil | 1 tsp, 5 g | 40 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 4 g |
| Whole plate | 1 serving, 299 g | 142 kcal | 9 g | 4 g | 9 g |
Estimates for a typical portion. Your plate will differ with portion size and how it is cooked. Not medical advice.
Swaps that change the number
- Use skim milk instead of broth1 cup+25 kcal
- Remove cooking oil−40 kcal
- Add 1 tsp sesame oil1 tsp+40 kcal
- Use egg whites only2 whites−35 kcal
Cook it lighter · from Thyme, our cookbook appHomemade egg drop soupAdds toast and cheese to the classic egg drop soup. Free recipe in the Thyme cookbook.
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