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How many calories in Japanese Chawanmushi?
Japanese Chawanmushi is a savory egg custard dish often steamed with ingredients like mushrooms and shrimp for an umami flavor. It's light yet satisfying, perfect for a meal starter.
Per 100 g
90 kcal
1 cup
135 kcal
(150 g)
| Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|
| 6 g / 100g | 4 g / 100g | 5 g / 100g |
In numbers
Where the calories come from
Protein 28% · Carbs 19% · Fat 53%
Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.
- 1 cup (150 g, 135 kcal) is 7% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
- Burning 1 cup takes about 33 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).
Compared with similar foods
Japanese Chawanmushi is number 1 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 170 kcal per 100 g.
| Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein / 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese Chawanmushi | 90 | 6 g |
| Crunchy Vegetable Sushi | 140 | 3 g |
| Savory Lentil Shepherd's Pie | 150 | 9 g |
| Savory Veggie Sushi | 150 | 3 g |
| Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken Stew) | 200 | 25 g |
| Savory Okonomiyaki | 210 | 8 g |
Nutrition data updated June 15, 2026.
Health score
8/10
Frequently asked questions
- What is chawanmushi made of?
- It is primarily made from eggs, dashi, soy sauce, and various ingredients.
- Is it gluten-free?
- You can make it gluten-free by using gluten-free soy sauce.
- How is it typically served?
- It's often served warm in cups or bowls as a side dish.
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