Chop suey: calories, recipe and nutrition facts
One serving of chop suey (1 plate, 251 g) has 285 kcal. Per 100 g: 114 kcal.
Chop suey is in the family World dishes. Per 100 g it provides 9.8 g protein, 5.6 g carbohydrates (1.1 g fiber) and 6 g fat: about 47% of its calories come from fat.
What chop suey provides most
- High in vitamin B1 (thiamin): 0.33 mg per 100 g, 28 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of protein: 9.8 g per 100 g, 20 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of selenium: 10.2 µg per 100 g, 18 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B6: 0.24 mg per 100 g, 14 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B3 (niacin): 2.1 mg per 100 g, 13 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 0.16 mg per 100 g, 12 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sodium: 253 mg.
Chop suey per serving
The serving is 1 plate, 251 g (the reference recipe below).
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 plate |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 114 kcal | 285 kcal |
| Protein | 9.8 g | 24.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.6 g | 14 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 15.1 g |
| Sodium | 253 mg | 634 mg |
The reference recipe, ingredient by ingredient
| Ingredient | g | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Cooked pork loin | 70 | 146 |
| Stir-fried bean sprouts | 60 | 30 |
| Celery | 30 | 5 |
| Onion | 30 | 12 |
| Cooked bok choy | 40 | 5 |
| Soy sauce | 10 | 5 |
| Vegetable oil | 8 | 71 |
| Cornstarch | 3 | 11 |
| Total | 251 | 285 |
We add up each ingredient, already cooked, with USDA SR28 data. The grams come from a typical home recipe: yours may use more or less of each, which changes the total.
Chop suey nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 114 kcal | — |
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20 % |
| Total fat | 6 g | 8 % |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 6 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 22.6 mg | 8 % |
| Carbohydrates | 5.6 g | 2 % |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g | 4 % |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 37.5 µg | 4 % |
| Vitamin C | 9.4 mg | 10 % |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg | 1 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.33 mg | 28 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.16 mg | 12 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 2.1 mg | 13 % |
| B6 | 0.24 mg | 14 % |
| B9 · Folate | 30.7 µg | 8 % |
| B12 | 0.2 µg | 9 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 31.8 mg | 2 % |
| Iron | 1 mg | 6 % |
| Magnesium | 22.9 mg | 5 % |
| Phosphorus | 106 mg | 8 % |
| Potassium | 296 mg | 6 % |
| Sodium | 253 mg | 11 % |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 9 % |
| Selenium | 10.2 µg | 18 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.31 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other dishes
Of 76 dishes on Micela, chop suey ranks 58th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍩 Buñuelos | 462 | 8 g |
| 2 | 🥧 Pecan pie | 412 | 4.9 g |
| 3 | 🍬 Turron | 398 | 3.3 g |
| 4 | 🧆 Falafel | 372 | 13.9 g |
| 5 | 🧀 Quesadilla | 368 | 15.9 g |
| 6 | 🍞 Pan de muerto | 367 | 9.4 g |
| 7 | 🧀 Nachos | 343 | 4.3 g |
| 8 | 🥟 Empanada | 335 | 11.3 g |
| 9 | 🍰 Fruitcake | 324 | 2.9 g |
| 10 | 🍟 French fries | 312 | 3.4 g |
| 11 | 🍌 Tostones | 309 | 1.5 g |
| 12 | 🫕 Fondue | 301 | 17.2 g |
| 13 | 🍖 Roast pork leg | 273 | 26.8 g |
| 14 | 🫔 Enchiladas | 273 | 11.2 g |
| 15 | 🫓 Pupusa | 256 | 11.7 g |
| 16 | 🍕 Pizza | 254 | 10.7 g |
| 17 | 🥩 Breaded steak (milanesa) | 247 | 24.4 g |
| 18 | 🥖 Molletes | 241 | 9.8 g |
| 19 | 🥟 Dumpling | 238 | 13.9 g |
| 20 | 🍌 Fried sweet plantains | 236 | 1.4 g |
| 21 | 🥪 Sandwich | 236 | 10.6 g |
| 22 | 🌭 Hot dog | 235 | 8.1 g |
| 23 | 🍤 Tempura | 232 | 20.7 g |
| 24 | 🫓 Arepa | 219 | 5.5 g |
| 25 | 🍔 Hamburger | 209 | 14.6 g |
| 26 | 🥧 Pumpkin pie | 204 | 4.5 g |
| 27 | 🫔 Chilaquiles | 198 | 4 g |
| 28 | 🍳 Fried egg | 196 | 13.6 g |
| 29 | 🥖 Stuffing | 195 | 2.7 g |
| 30 | 🌯 Burrito | 193 | 10 g |
| 31 | 🫔 Tamale | 190 | 9.5 g |
| 32 | 🦃 Roast turkey | 189 | 28.6 g |
| 33 | 🍚 Mexican rice | 185 | 3.3 g |
| 34 | 🍚 Rice with pigeon peas | 182 | 3.5 g |
| 35 | 🌮 Taco | 180 | 11.3 g |
| 36 | 🍚 Chicken and rice | 174 | 12 g |
| 37 | 🍚 Fried rice | 174 | 4 g |
| 38 | 🍠 Candied sweet potatoes | 164 | 0.89 g |
| 39 | 🥙 Shawarma | 159 | 13.1 g |
| 40 | 🫙 Cranberry sauce | 159 | 0.9 g |
| 41 | 🍣 Sushi | 157 | 8.1 g |
| 42 | 🫘 Refried beans | 156 | 6.9 g |
| 43 | 🍝 Spaghetti bolognese | 153 | 8 g |
| 44 | 🥚 Spanish omelette | 152 | 4.8 g |
| 45 | 🍚 Rice and black beans | 151 | 4.6 g |
| 46 | 🍳 Scrambled eggs | 149 | 10 g |
| 47 | 🍎 Christmas apple salad | 149 | 2 g |
| 48 | 🥘 Paella | 147 | 10.4 g |
| 49 | 🍛 Curry | 146 | 9.1 g |
| 50 | 🍮 Rice pudding | 146 | 3.2 g |
| 51 | 🥔 Potato salad | 143 | 2.7 g |
| 52 | 🍙 Rice ball | 137 | 5.2 g |
| 53 | 🍝 Lasagna | 135 | 7.3 g |
| 54 | 🍱 Bento | 128 | 8.8 g |
| 55 | 🥑 Guacamole | 121 | 1.7 g |
| 56 | 🥣 Oatmeal with milk | 114 | 4.8 g |
| 57 | 🥔 Mashed potatoes | 114 | 1.9 g |
| 58 | 🥡 Chop suey | 114 | 9.8 g |
| 59 | 🥣 Black bean soup | 103 | 5.1 g |
| 60 | 🐟 Basque-style salt cod | 103 | 8.5 g |
| 61 | 🍥 Fish cake | 99 | 15.2 g |
| 62 | 🍲 Stew | 98 | 7.8 g |
| 63 | 🎃 Candied pumpkin | 97 | 0.61 g |
| 64 | ☕ Champurrado | 94 | 1.9 g |
| 65 | 🍫 Mexican hot chocolate | 89 | 3.2 g |
| 66 | 🥛 Eggnog | 88 | 4.5 g |
| 67 | 🍲 Pozole | 82 | 6.3 g |
| 68 | 🥛 Atole | 79 | 2.3 g |
| 69 | 🍲 Tripe soup | 74 | 8.6 g |
| 70 | 🐟 Ceviche | 74 | 9.4 g |
| 71 | 🥤 Banana smoothie | 70 | 2.5 g |
| 72 | 🍢 Oden | 68 | 6.4 g |
| 73 | 🍜 Ramen | 65 | 4.4 g |
| 74 | 🥗 Salad | 59 | 0.92 g |
| 75 | 🍹 Mexican Christmas punch | 51 | 0.38 g |
| 76 | 🥣 Turkey gravy | 51 | 2.6 g |
Where it comes from
Chinese-American cooking, in the emoji's takeout box.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a chop suey?
A reference serving (1 plate, 251 g) has 285 kcal: 114 kcal per 100 g. It depends on how much of each ingredient it has.
What is in a chop suey?
In the reference recipe: cooked pork loin (70 g), stir-fried bean sprouts (60 g), celery (30 g), onion (30 g), cooked bok choy (40 g), soy sauce (10 g), vegetable oil (8 g), cornstarch (3 g).
How much protein does chop suey have?
9.8 g per 100 g; 24.6 g in 1 plate.
How many carbs does chop suey have?
5.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 1.1 g is fiber.
What vitamins and minerals does chop suey have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin B1 (thiamin), 28 %; protein, 20 %; selenium, 18 %; vitamin B6, 14 %.
Where does chop suey come from?
Chinese-American cooking, in the emoji's takeout box. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
Receta de referencia Micela · ingredientes USDA SR28 · records: Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean only, cooked, roasted (NDB 10027) · Mung beans, mature seeds, sprouted, cooked, stir-fried (NDB 11045) · Celery, raw (NDB 11143) · Onions, raw (NDB 11282) · Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt (NDB 11117) · Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) (NDB 16123) · Oil, canola (NDB 4582) · Cornstarch (NDB 20027)
One serving (1 plate) is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers