Hawker / Kopitiam (average) Nutrition & Calories
20 items from Hawker / Kopitiam (average), sorted from the lowest fat first. Compiled from the chain’s published nutrition information.
Lowest fat: Plain Rice (1 bowl) (0g). Highest protein: Bak Kut Teh (32g).
Data as of 2026-05-14 / Transcribed from each chain’s published nutrition information (unofficial, not affiliated). Menus change — check the official site for the latest.
Menu (lowest fat first)
Plain Rice (1 bowl)
Generally lower fatRice Dishes
Plain steamed white rice, 1 bowl (~150g cooked).
Kopi-O (Black coffee with sugar)
Generally lower fatDrinks
Black, with sugar. No milk = lower IBD risk than kopi/teh.
Sugarcane Juice (1 cup)
Generally lower fatDrinks
Fat-free, high sugar. Hydration option.
Porridge / Congee (Plain)
Generally lower fatSoups
Soft, easy-to-digest. Great for flare periods.
Kopi (Coffee with condensed milk)
Moderate fatDrinks
Sweetened condensed milk adds sugar and fat.
Fish Ball Noodle Soup (Soup)
Generally lower fatNoodles
Clear-soup version is one of the most IBD-friendly hawker choices.
Teh Tarik
Moderate fatDrinks
Pulled tea with condensed milk. Similar to kopi nutritionally.
Yong Tau Foo (Clear Soup, 6 pcs)
Generally lower fatSoups
Customizable. Choose tofu, fish balls, vegetables; avoid fried items.
Fish Ball Noodle Soup (Dry)
Moderate fatNoodles
Lower-fat noodle option, but dry version has added oil/sauce.
Steamed Chicken Rice (no skin)
Moderate fatRice Dishes
Lower-fat alternative. Ask "no skin" for IBD-friendlier option.
Roti Prata (Plain, 1 pc)
Higher fatIndian/Malay
Pan-fried flatbread with ghee. High fat per piece.
Wanton Mee (Dry)
Moderate fatNoodles
Egg noodles with sauce, char siu, fried wonton.
Mee Siam
Moderate fatNoodles
Tangy rice vermicelli, moderate fat. Watch spice level.
Satay (5 sticks chicken)
Moderate fatIndian/Malay
Grilled but marinated. Peanut sauce adds fat (excluded here).
Hainanese Chicken Rice (with skin)
Higher fatRice Dishes
Typical hawker portion. Skin and chicken fat add significant fat content.
Chicken Curry (1 serving)
Higher fatIndian/Malay
Coconut milk + spices. Cream/curry common IBD trigger.
Bak Kut Teh
Higher fatSoups
Pork rib soup. Fat from pork bones, pepper may trigger.
Nasi Lemak (Standard)
Higher fatRice Dishes
Coconut rice + fried items. Coconut milk = high saturated fat.
Laksa (Coconut)
Higher fatNoodles
Coconut-curry broth, very high fat. Spice may trigger flares.
Char Kway Teow
Higher fatNoodles
Wok-fried in lard/oil, one of the highest-fat hawker dishes.
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