Calories in Congee

Congee has about 125 calories per 1 bowl (250 g), with 3 g protein, 26.3 g carbs and 0.5 g fat. Per 100 g it has 50 kcal.

Very low calorieMostly carbs
125kcal
Calories · 1 bowl (250 g)
3g
Protein · 1 bowl (250 g)
26.3g
Carbs · 1 bowl (250 g)
0.5g
Fat · 1 bowl (250 g)
Carbs 86%Protein 10%Fat 4%share of calories

Congee calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 bowl (250 g)125 kcal3 g26.3 g0.5 g
100 g50 kcal1.2 g10.5 g0.2 g

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Congee nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 bowl (250 g)
Calories50 kcal125 kcal
Protein1.2 g3 g
Carbohydrates10.5 g26.3 g
Fat0.2 g0.5 g
Fibre0.2 g0.5 g
Sugar0 g0 g
Sodium150 mg375 mg
Calcium5 mg13 mg
Iron0.3 mg0.8 mg
Potassium25 mg63 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Congee healthy?

  • ●Congee is very low in calories for its volume at 50 kcal per 100 g. About 86% of its calories come from carbs, 10% from protein and 4% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss it's an easy fit: you get a satisfying portion for relatively few calories.

To burn it off: 1 bowl (250 g) (125 kcal) takes about 25 min of brisk walking or 11 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Congee: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Congee?

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One serving of Congee, 1 bowl (250 g), has roughly 125 calories, with 3 g protein, 26.3 g carbohydrates, 0.5 g fat and 0.5 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Congee?

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100 g of Congee has 50 kcal, with 1.2 g protein, 10.5 g carbs, 0.2 g fat, 0.2 g fibre and 0 g sugar.

How much protein is in Congee?

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Congee has 1.2 g protein per 100 g (3 g in 1 bowl (250 g)). Protein provides about 10% of its calories.

Is Congee good for weight loss?

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Yes. At 50 kcal per 100 g it is very low in calories for its volume, so it fits a weight-loss diet well.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Congee?

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Burning roughly 125 kcal takes about 25 minutes of brisk walking or 11 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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