How many calories in nasi kuning?
Last updated: · Prepared by: QuickCalo Team
Short answer
One serving of nasi kuning (about 200 g) has about 365 kcal and 6 g of protein; 100 g has about 183 kcal. What changes the calories most is the coconut milk and the side dishes. The values are for the rice only, cooked with coconut milk and turmeric, without side dishes.
Nasi kuning is rice cooked with turmeric, coconut milk, lemongrass and bay leaf until bright yellow. It forms the cone-shaped tumpeng at celebrations and is also sold for breakfast with shredded chicken, egg and sweet fried tempeh.
Turmeric adds colour but almost no calories; the coconut milk adds some fat. Sweet and fried side dishes can quickly make a plate heavier.
| Serving | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving | 200 | 365 | 6 | 64 | 9 |
| 100 g | 100 | 183 | 3.2 | 32.1 | 4.5 |
What changes the calories in Nasi kuning (turmeric rice)?
- Coconut milk: thicker means richer.
- Side dishes: sweet fried tempeh and fried chicken add a lot.
- Celebration portions: often larger.
How to enjoy Nasi kuning (turmeric rice) a little lighter
- Choose boiled egg or shredded chicken.
- Add cucumber and vegetables.
How were these values calculated?
No official record matches this dish directly, so the values come from a recipe calculation: the nutrients of each ingredient were taken from USDA FoodData Central, added up and divided by the cooked weight. Raw total 750 g, cooked weight 760 g.
Rice cooked with coconut milk and turmeric (spices not counted). Side dishes not included.
| Ingredient | Grams | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white rice (raw) | 300 | 1095 | 21.4 | USDA FDC 168877 |
| coconut milk (canned) | 150 | 296 | 3 | USDA FDC 170173 |
| water | 300 | under 5 | 0 | USDA FDC 173647 |
Spices (under 5 g in total per recipe) are not counted.
Serving weights:
- 1 serving: typical serving, approximate
Calories per 100 g are rounded to a whole number and macros to one decimal; serving calories to the nearest 5 and protein to a whole gram.
Can you count the calories in Nasi kuning (turmeric rice) from a photo?
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Frequently asked questions
How much does one serving of nasi kuning weigh?
On this page, one serving of nasi kuning is taken as about 200 g (typical serving, approximate). The real weight depends on the recipe, the size and how it is served.
How much protein is in nasi kuning?
One serving of nasi kuning has about 6 g of protein; 100 g has 3.2 g.
Why is nasi kuning yellow?
It is cooked with turmeric, which gives the rice its colour.
Similar foods
- Nasi goreng (Indonesian fried rice)
- Nasi padang
- Mie goreng (Indonesian fried noodles)
- Mie ayam (chicken noodles)
- Instant fried noodles
- Nasi uduk (coconut rice)
Sources
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy (2018) and FNDDS 2021–2023 datasets; accessed 16 October 2026
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