How Many Calories in Begedil (Bergedil)?

2 fried potato patties run about 190 kcal. Tasty but oily, easy to eat five.

190kcal / 2 pieces

Two pieces of begedil come in around 190 calories, so roughly 95 each. It is mashed potato with a bit of minced meat, shaped into a patty and deep fried, so most of the damage is potato plus the oil it soaks up. One or two next to your nasi is fine, just do not treat them like free side dishes.

Nutrition facts

Per 2 pieces (90g)	Amount	Per 100g
Calories	190 kcal	211 kcal
Protein	6 g	7 g
Carbs	20 g	22 g
Fat	10 g	11 g

Where the calories come from

Mashed potato base65g

110 kcal

Minced meat and aromatics20g

40 kcal

Frying oil absorbed5g

40 kcal

The real talk

Begedil feels harmless because it is small and it is just potato, right? But it is fried, and fried potato drinks oil like nobody business. Each little patty is around 95 calories before you even dip it in chilli.

The problem at a kenduri is you take five without thinking, that is nearly 500 calories of side dish on top of your rice and curry. If you love begedil, take two, enjoy them properly, and move on lah.

How the portions compare

95 kcal

1 piece

190 kcal

2 pieces (1 serving)

475 kcal

5 pieces (kenduri mode)

Begedil (Bergedil) variants, ranked by calories

Variant	Calories	Notes
Air fried begedil	140 kcal	2 pieces, less oil soaked up
Begedil with extra meat	230 kcal	2 pieces, meatier filling

How to eat it lighter

Air fry or oven bake instead of deep fry, you save a big chunk of the oil calories
Stick to 2 pieces and let your rice portion be the filler, not the begedil
Pat them on tissue first so the surface oil drains off before you eat

Common questions

How many calories in one begedil?

About 95 calories per piece, depending on size and how much meat is inside.

Is begedil bad for weight loss?

Not bad in small amounts. It is fried potato so it is calorie dense, but 1 to 2 pieces fits fine in a deficit. The trap is eating five without noticing.

Is air fried begedil healthier?

Yes, you cut a good amount of the absorbed oil, so an air fried piece can be closer to 70 calories instead of 95.

Calorie and macro figures are estimates for a typical hawker or kopitiam serving. Actual numbers vary by stall, recipe and portion size. Use them as a guide, not gospel.

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