How Many Calories in Sata (Terengganu)?

2 sticks of sata are about 230 kcal with 14g protein. Grilled fish, not fried, surprisingly solid.

230kcal / 2 sticks

Two sticks of sata land around 230 calories with a respectable 14g of protein. It is spiced fish meat mixed with grated coconut, wrapped in banana leaf and grilled over charcoal. Because it is grilled not fried, the calories come mostly from the fish and coconut rather than soaked oil, which makes it one of the better snack choices here.

Nutrition facts

Per 2 sticks (90g)	Amount	Per 100g
Calories	230 kcal	256 kcal
Protein	14 g	16 g
Carbs	8 g	9 g
Fat	16 g	18 g

Where the calories come from

Spiced fish paste60g

130 kcal

Grated coconut and aromatics25g

90 kcal

Coconut milk binder5g

10 kcal

The real talk

Sata is actually one of the smarter picks on this list, bro. It is fish, it is grilled over charcoal, and 2 sticks give you 14g of real protein. The coconut adds fat so it is not zero calorie, but you are getting actual nutrition, not just fried air.

The thing to watch is the grated coconut, that is where the fat comes from, about 16g across two sticks. Still, compared to muruku or kacang putih, sata fills you up and feeds your muscles. If you are choosing a snack on the east coast, this one is a green light.

How the portions compare

115 kcal

1 stick

230 kcal

2 sticks (1 serving)

460 kcal

4 sticks

Sata (Terengganu) variants, ranked by calories

Variant	Calories	Notes
Sata ikan tongkol	235 kcal	2 sticks, mackerel tuna base
Sata with heavy coconut	270 kcal	2 sticks, more coconut paste

How to eat it lighter

It is grilled already, so just go easy on any sweet dipping sauce on the side
Pair 2 sticks with cut cucumber or ulam instead of rice if you want it lighter
Choose sticks with more fish and less coconut paste if the stall lets you see

Common questions

How many calories in sata?

About 115 calories per stick, so 230 for two. It varies with how much coconut is packed in.

Is sata good for weight loss?

Pretty good actually. It is grilled fish with 14g protein per 2 sticks, so it is filling and not fried. The coconut adds fat but it is still a smart snack.

Is sata high in protein?

Yes, around 14g for 2 sticks since it is mostly fish. That is one of the highest protein snacks in this category.

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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