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Shrimp chow mein or chop suey
Calories & nutrition facts
no noodles
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 69 kcal —
- Protein 8.8 g 18%
- Carbohydrate 3.5 g 1%
- Fat 1.7 g 2%
- Saturated fat 0.4 g 2%
- Fibre 0.8 g 3%
- Sugars 1.7 g —
- Sodium 263 mg 11%
- Cholesterol 73 mg 24%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 40 µg 4%
- Vitamin C 4.7 mg 5%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 1.1 mg 7%
- Vitamin K 12.5 µg 10%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.07 mg 6%
- Niacin (B3) 1.3 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.14 mg 8%
- Folate (B9) 34 µg 9%
- Vitamin B12 0.58 µg 24%
- Choline 57.4 mg 10%
Minerals
- Calcium 48 mg 4%
- Iron 0.38 mg 2%
- Magnesium 19 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 126 mg 10%
- Potassium 148 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.69 mg 6%
- Copper 0.11 mg 12%
- Selenium 17.5 µg 32%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 69 | 8.8 g | 3.5 g | 1.7 g |
| 1 × 1 cup | 220 g | 152 | 19 g | 7.6 g | 3.7 g |
| 2 × 1 cup | 440 g | 304 | 39 g | 15 g | 7.4 g |
| ½ × 1 cup | 110 g | 76 | 9.7 g | 3.8 g | 1.9 g |
| 3 × 1 cup | 660 g | 455 | 58 g | 23 g | 11 g |
| 4 × 1 cup | 880 g | 607 | 77 g | 31 g | 15 g |
Similar foods
- Pork chow mein or chop sueyno noodles98 kcal / 100 g
- Beef chow mein or chop sueyno noodles82 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken or turkey chow mein or chop sueyno noodles83 kcal / 100 g
- Chow mein or chop sueymeatless, no noodles43 kcal / 100 g
- Shrimp lo mein121 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetable chow meinchinese dish, without meat or noodles, restaurant prepared43 kcal / 100 g
- Prawn chow mein149 kcal / 100 g
- Shrimp and vegetablesexcluding carrots, broccoli, and dark-green leafy; no potatoes, soy-based sauce118 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Shrimp chow mein or chop suey
What is the difference between shrimp chow mein and shrimp chop suey?
Chow mein is the noodle version; chop suey is a stir-fry of prawns and vegetables, usually served without noodles or with rice on the side. The names and recipes can overlap on menus.
How do you stop chow mein noodles sticking when you stir-fry them?
Boil the noodles until just tender, drain well and toss with a little oil. Stir-fry them in a very hot wok in small batches, adding sauce at the end so they coat the noodles rather than steam them.
How long should you cook prawns for in chow mein?
Add raw, peeled prawns once the vegetables are nearly tender and stir-fry for about 2–3 minutes, until they turn pink and opaque. Add cooked prawns only at the end, just long enough to heat through.
How should you store leftover shrimp chow mein or chop suey?
Cool leftovers promptly, refrigerate in a covered container and eat within 2 days. Reheat once until piping hot throughout; don’t leave cooked prawns at room temperature for long.
What vegetables go well with shrimp chow mein?
Bean sprouts, finely sliced cabbage, spring onions, carrots and mange-tout all work well: cut them thinly so they cook quickly but stay crisp. Add the prawns near the end to avoid overcooking them.
Can you use frozen prawns for shrimp chow mein?
Yes. Thaw them in the fridge, drain and pat dry before cooking; excess water makes the wok steam instead of stir-frying. If using cooked frozen prawns, add them at the end to warm through.
Is shrimp chow mein or chop suey with noodles higher in calories?
The noodle version has 117 kcal per 100 g, compared with 69 kcal per 100 g for shrimp chow mein or chop suey without noodles.
Is shrimp chow mein high in selenium?
Yes. It is high in selenium, providing 17.5 µg per 100 g.
Source: FNDDS (USDA) 27450040 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
