How Many Calories in Kuih Bingka Ubi (Baked Tapioca Cake)?

Kuih bingka ubi is around 230 calories a slice. Small piece, dense and rich, do not be fooled by the size.

230kcal / 1 slice

One slice of kuih bingka ubi is about 230 calories. It is grated tapioca baked with coconut milk, sugar and egg into a dense chewy cake. Because it is so compact, even a small slice carries more calories than you would guess.

Nutrition facts

Per 1 slice (90g)	Amount	Per 100g
Calories	230 kcal	256 kcal
Protein	3 g	3 g
Carbs	36 g	40 g
Fat	8 g	9 g

Where the calories come from

Grated tapioca and sugar55g

130 kcal

Coconut milk25g

80 kcal

Egg and butter10g

20 kcal

The real talk

This one is sneaky because the slice is small but it is dense as a brick. Grated cassava, coconut milk, sugar and egg all baked down into a chewy block. There is no air in there, no fluff, just packed starch and santan. So a modest looking piece is already around 230 calories.

It is one of those kuih where two slices feel like nothing on the plate but you just ate 460 calories standing at the pasar. Bro that is a meal. Enjoy one slice with your kopi and call it done, the second slice is the one that gets people.

How the portions compare

150 kcal

Thin slice

230 kcal

1 slice

460 kcal

2 slices

Kuih Bingka Ubi (Baked Tapioca Cake) variants, ranked by calories

Variant	Calories	Notes
Standard slice	230 kcal	the usual pasar serving
Eggless version	210 kcal	slightly lighter without the egg
Extra rich version	270 kcal	more coconut milk and butter

How to eat it lighter

Stick to one slice, the density means a small piece is already plenty
Pair it with kopi kosong instead of a sweet drink to keep total sugar down
Share a slab so you taste it without committing to a full slice

Common questions

Why is kuih bingka ubi so calorie dense?

It is baked tapioca with coconut milk and sugar, with almost no air in it. That makes even a small slice around 230 calories. The density is the catch.

Is bingka ubi worse than other kuih?

It is on the heavier side because of the coconut milk and packed starch. A single slice is fine, the problem is how easy it is to grab two or three.

Can I eat bingka ubi on a diet?

Yes, one slice fits into a normal day. Just count it properly at around 230 calories and resist the second piece.

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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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