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Chow Mein

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Chow Mein

Chow mein as usually served.

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Serving 2 servings (calculated)
Calories 622
Protein 33.2g
Fiber 5.3g
Typical estimate; recipes and portions vary.

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Regular or Better

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01

Regular

Chow mein as usually served.

02

Better

Same chow mein — extra protein/veg, moderate noodles.

More options (protein, portion, fiber)
01

More protein

Extra protein.

02

Smaller portion

Smaller plate.

03

More fiber

Extra vegetables.

Better = same dish, one useful change — not a different meal.

Cooking at home

Full recipe — Regular or Better

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Servings

Makes about 2 servings. Scale ingredients up or down for 1–4+.

Ingredient amounts are written for the base recipe. For more or fewer servings, multiply or divide roughly — cooking is not lab-perfect.

Regular

Chow mein as usually served.

Better

Same chow mein — extra protein/veg, moderate noodles.

Regular

622 calories · 33.2g protein · 51.2g carbs · 31g fat · 5.3g fiber

Better

503 calories · 33.2g protein · 51.2g carbs · 17.5g fat · 5.3g fiber

Same recipe, per serving — only the one ingredient noted in Better changed. Everything else is identical.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Lo mein noodles cooked
  • 200 g Chicken breast raw skinless
  • 150 g Cabbage
  • 100 g Carrots raw
  • 4 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp Peanut oil

Instructions

  1. Stir-fry chicken in oil until cooked through; set aside.
  2. Stir-fry cabbage and carrots until just tender.
  3. Add noodles and soy sauce, tossing to combine.
  4. Return chicken to the pan and toss together.
  5. Serve hot.

Better steps keep the same dish — one useful change, not a different recipe.

Eating out

Order the food you came for.

Restaurant recipes vary. Start with the dish you want and use the same practical paths without overcomplicating the order.

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Last reviewed
August 15, 2026
Nutrition source
Typical chicken chow mein estimate; recipes and portions vary

General food information only; not a substitute for personalized medical advice.