A Friday Chinese is a treat — but the oil and sweet sauces stack up fast. Here's the UK breakdown so you can order smarter.
Quick answer: A Chinese takeaway main plus rice is typically 700 to 1,000 kcal; sweet and sour chicken with rice is about 680 to 850 kcal.
Portions vary a lot between takeaways, and most dishes are cooked in plenty of oil. Below are typical values per portion.
| Dish | Calories (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Sweet & Sour Chicken (battered) | ~480 kcal |
| Sweet & Sour Chicken + rice | ~680–850 kcal |
| Chicken Chow Mein | ~520–600 kcal |
| Beef in Black Bean Sauce | ~420 kcal |
| Szechuan Chicken | ~450 kcal |
| Egg Fried Rice (portion) | ~500 kcal |
| Boiled Rice (portion) | ~300 kcal |
| Crispy Duck (¼) with pancakes | ~750 kcal |
| Spring Rolls (2) | ~240 kcal |
| Prawn Toast (2) | ~220 kcal |
| Spare Ribs (4) | ~480 kcal |
| Prawn Crackers (bag) | ~150 kcal |
Typical UK takeaway estimates; portions and oil vary a lot by shop. Snapping the plate gives a more tailored estimate.
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Log your Chinese takeaway free →Around 480 calories for the battered chicken alone, or 680–850 with rice.
A main plus rice is typically 700–1,000 calories, more with starters. Lots of oil is used.
Chow mein or stir-fries with veg, boiled rice not egg fried, and skip battered/deep-fried items and sticky-sweet sauces.
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