chinese · Restaurant bowl
How many calories in a bowl of hot and sour soup?
About 320 kcal for a typical restaurant bowl.
Calories come primarily from the broth base and thickening agents like cornstarch. Tofu and mushrooms add minimal calories, while sesame oil and chili oil contribute the majority of the fat content.
What each part adds
| Part | Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broth base | 2 cups, 480 g | 60 kcal | 1 g | 12 g | 0 g |
| Cornstarch slurry | 2 tbsp, 20 g | 70 kcal | 0 g | 17 g | 0 g |
| Firm tofu | 1/2 cup, 120 g | 90 kcal | 10 g | 2 g | 5 g |
| Wood ear mushrooms | 1/2 cup, 40 g | 10 kcal | 1 g | 2 g | 0 g |
| Sesame oil | 1 tsp, 5 g | 40 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 4 g |
| Chili oil | 1 tsp, 5 g | 45 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Whole plate | 1 serving, 670 g | 315 kcal | 12 g | 33 g | 14 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
- Remove chili oil−45 kcal
- Use tofu puffs instead of firm tofu1/2 cup+30 kcal
- Reduce sesame oil to 1/2 tsp−20 kcal
- Add shredded chicken breast1/4 cup+25 kcal