Calorie guide · Rice plates
Economy rice calories
Also called nasi campur, cai fan, mixed rice
Typical
600–1,225 kcal
one plate, depending on the dishes
Database plate: rice, 1 veg, 1 meat (HPB)
Database1 plate, 553 g
680kcal
- Protein
- 35 g
- Carbs
- 68 g
- Fat
- 27 g
A plate of economy rice (nasi campur, cai fan) is about 600 to 1,225 kcal on HPB data, depending almost entirely on what you choose. Rice with one vegetable and one meat is about 680 kcal; three meats with two fried pushes it past 1,200.
Economy rice calories by serving
| Serving | kcal | P / C / F (g) | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice + 1 veg + 1 fish497 gDatabase | ~600 | 27 / 64 / 24 | Database |
| Rice + 2 veg580 gDatabase | ~600 | 15 / 69 / 27 | Database |
| Rice + 1 veg + 1 meat553 gDatabase | ~680 | 35 / 68 / 27 | Database |
| Rice + 2 meats526 gDatabase | ~760 | 54 / 68 / 28 | Database |
| Rice + 2 meats (1 fried)488 gDatabase | ~870 | 55 / 73 / 38 | Database |
| Rice + 2 veg + 2 meats906 gDatabase | ~1,105 | 64 / 80 / 54 | Database |
| Rice + 3 meats (2 fried)613 gDatabase | ~1,225 | 80 / 83 / 61 | Database |
P / C / F = protein, carbohydrate and fat in grams. “—” means the source does not list it.
Where the calories come from
- You control the plate: the same stall can serve 600 or 1,200 kcal.
- Fried and battered items and curry gravy add most of the fat.
- Stir-fried vegetables get most of their calories from oil.
Lighter swaps
Steamed or braised protein instead of fried
About 110 kcal and 10 g fat less per plate on HPB data.
Gravy on the side
Santan curry carries much of the fat.
Half rice, extra vegetables
Saves about 130–160 kcal.
Economy rice calories: FAQ
How many calories in economy rice?
About 600 to 1,225 kcal per plate on HPB data. Rice with one vegetable and one meat is about 680 kcal.
What should I pick at nasi campur for weight loss?
One steamed or grilled protein, one or two vegetables (one blanched if you can), gravy on the side, and less rice.
More calorie guides
- Chicken rice calories475–780 kcal
- Yong tau foo calories580–1,180 kcal
- Nasi lemak calories500–650 kcal
- Nasi briyani calories800–1,180 kcal
All Malaysian and Singapore food calorie guides →
Full guide: How to eat at hawker stalls and economy rice while losing weight
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Sources
How to read these numbers. Lab-tested figures are one hawker plate analysed in a laboratory. Database figures come from Malaysia's MyFCD or Singapore's HPB SG FoodID. Our estimate means we added up sourced components ourselves. Stalls differ, so treat every number as a guide, not a promise. Not medical advice.
Last updated 2026-11-08.