Two layers: salty coconut top, sweet pandan or gula melaka base. The thick coconut top is the fat driver.
| Per 1 piece (~60g) (60g) | Amount | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 kcal | 217 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g | 3 g |
| Carbs | 21 g | 35 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 8 g |
Kuih talam is the two tone one, a salty thick coconut top over a sweet green pandan or gula melaka base. That contrast is the whole appeal. The thick santan top is the fat driver and the sweet base is the carbs, landing a piece around 130 calories.
The ubi kayu (tapioca) and keladi (taro) versions are a bit heavier, around 150 to 170, because the dense starch replaces water. Still treat territory. One piece, enjoy it, move on.
| How many | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece | 130 kcal | 2 g |
| 2 pieces | 260 kcal | 4 g |
| 3 pieces | 390 kcal | 6 g |
| 4 pieces | 520 kcal | 8 g |
| 5 pieces | 650 kcal | 10 g |
| 6 pieces | 780 kcal | 12 g |
| Variant | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Talam pandan | 130 kcal | Green sweet base |
| Talam gula melaka | 140 kcal | Palm sugar base, richer |
| Talam keladi (taro) | 150 kcal | Denser starch |
| Talam ubi (tapioca) | 160 kcal | Densest, more starch |
Calorie and macro figures are estimates for a typical hawker, mamak or kopitiam serving. Actual numbers vary by stall, recipe and portion size. Use them as a guide, not gospel.
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