How Many Calories in Laksa Kedah?

Northern fish and tamarind laksa, in the asam laksa family. Light on fat, the noodles carry the calories.

400kcal / 1 bowl

A bowl of laksa Kedah is around 400 calories. It is a sour, fish-based northern laksa with little or no coconut milk, so the fat is low and the calories come mainly from the rice noodles.

Nutrition facts

Per 1 bowl (400g)	Amount	Per 100g
Calories	400 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	18 g	5 g
Carbs	58 g	14 g
Fat	9 g	2 g

Where the calories come from

Sour fish broth180g

110 kcal

Thick rice noodles180g

210 kcal

Flaked fish + raw garnish60g

80 kcal

The real talk

Laksa Kedah sits in the same family as Penang asam laksa, sour, fish-based, built on tamarind and boiled mackerel rather than coconut. That makes it one of the lighter laksas, around 400 calories with only about 9g of fat. The protein from the flaked fish is decent and the calorie load is mostly the rice noodles, not oil or coconut.

Heads up, I will be straight with you: there is no official nutrition data for laksa Kedah specifically. This number is a careful estimate based on the asam laksa family, nudged for Kedah's heavier flaked fish. Some stalls add a spoon of santan or sugar, which pushes it 50 to 100 calories higher. Treat it as a guide.

How the portions compare

340 kcal

Lighter bowl

400 kcal

Standard bowl

500 kcal

Larger (extra noodles + fish)

How to eat it lighter

It is already a lighter laksa. Just do not pair it with a sweet drink.
More fish and raw garnish, fewer noodles, keeps it lean.
Watch for stalls that add santan or sugar, that is what nudges it up.

Common questions

How many calories in laksa Kedah?

Around 400 calories a bowl, though this is an estimate based on the asam laksa family since there is no Kedah-specific data. It is low in fat at about 9g, with the rice noodles being the main calorie source.

Is laksa Kedah the same as asam laksa?

It is in the same northern, sour, fish-based family with little or no coconut milk. Kedah versions tend to be heavier on flaked fish. Both are among the lighter laksas.

Is laksa Kedah good for weight loss?

Yes, it is one of the lighter laksas at around 400 calories with low fat and decent fish protein. Just watch for stalls that add coconut milk or sugar.

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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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