Noodles

How Many Calories in Yee Mee?

Crispy deep fried noodle nest under a starchy egg gravy. The pre-fried nest carries oil before the gravy even lands.

620kcal / 1 plate (crispy)
A plate of crispy yee mee (kering) is around 620 calories. The noodle nest is deep fried before serving, so it carries a lot of oil before the starchy egg gravy is even poured over it.

Nutrition facts

Per 1 plate (crispy) (500g)AmountPer 100g
Calories620 kcal124 kcal
Protein28 g6 g
Carbs62 g12 g
Fat28 g6 g

Where the calories come from

Deep fried noodle nest100g
320 kcal
Starchy egg gravy300g
180 kcal
Pork, prawns, fish cake90g
100 kcal
Vegetables + egg in gravy40g
20 kcal

The real talk

Yee mee, the crispy kering version, is a deep fried noodle nest with a thick, starchy egg gravy ladled over the top, plus pork, prawns, fish cake and veg. The catch is the noodle nest is deep fried, so it soaks up oil before the gravy even touches it. That makes the crispy version one of the heavier noodle plates at around 620 calories with 28g of fat.

The soup version, where the noodles soften in broth instead of being eaten crispy, is much lighter at around 450 because it skips most of that absorbed oil. The protein is decent either way thanks to the toppings, but if you want lighter, go soup not crispy.

Yee Mee variants, ranked by calories

VariantCaloriesNotes
Yee mee soup450 kcalSoftened in broth, lighter
Crispy yee mee (kering)620 kcalFried nest, egg gravy
Claypot seafood yee mee640 kcalSeafood, claypot
Kung fu yee mee700 kcalMore wok oil and gravy

How to eat it lighter

Common questions

How many calories in yee mee?
The crispy kering version is around 620 calories a plate. The deep fried noodle nest carries oil before the starchy gravy is even added. The soup version is lighter at around 450.
Why is crispy yee mee so high in calories?
The noodle nest is deep fried before serving, so it absorbs a lot of oil. Add the starchy egg gravy and toppings and a plate clears 600 calories.
Is yee mee soup lower in calories?
Yes, around 450 versus 620 for the crispy version, because the noodles soften in broth instead of being deep fried.

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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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