Tiếng ViệtPho provides 215 calories for the body, people who are losing weight should eat less pho noodles, reduce the amount of protein by choosing lean chicken.
Pho is a popular Vietnamese breakfast dish, rich in nutrients because it includes broth, pho noodles, vegetables such as onions, bean sprouts, garlic, beef or chicken.
Calories in pho
The calories of pho vary depending on each person’s preferences, portion size and preparation method. According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), there are about 215 calories in a bowl of beef pho. Most of the calories and fat in this dish come from beef. Pho noodles account for the majority of carbs (starch). However, the amount of calories and fat in a bowl of pho can increase when eating a large bowl.
Meanwhile, a bowl of chicken pho provides 130 calories, 9 grams of protein, 4.5 grams of fat and 14 grams of carbs. It has only 941 grams of sodium, significantly less than the 1,200 milligrams of beef pho. The broth also provides about 27 mg of potassium for the body and 4.9 mg of calcium to support healthy bones.
People who want to lose weight can choose low-calorie pho broth, less noodles, choose chicken instead of beef. The broth includes ingredients such as noodles, celery, onions, garlic, chili, star anise and scallion oil. They only contain about 160 calories, 3 grams of protein, 2 grams of fat, less than 1 gram of fiber, 32 grams of carbs and 780 mg of sodium.
Notes when eating pho
This dish has health benefits, can provide a certain amount of manganese. Manganese helps activate enzymes that protect cells from DNA damage, reduce oxidative stress, and prevent metabolic diseases, a group of conditions that can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. Chicken broth (used to make chicken pho) is also rich in protein, providing more protein than regular chicken broth.
Important nutrients in pho are meats such as red meat. These contribute to the total amount of protein, fat, and other nutrients such as B vitamins. However, eating too much red meat contains saturated fat, which increases the risk of health problems such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. Limiting this type of fat can improve blood lipid levels, keeping the heart healthy. Red meat intake should not exceed 100 grams per day.
Pho can be high in salt. A bowl of beef pho has about 1,200 mg of sodium according to the US Department of Agriculture. While the recommended daily intake of sodium is less than 2,300 mg. So, by eating just two bowls of beef pho a day, you may be consuming too much salt.
You can cook pho at home to make the broth, adding healthy ingredients. Choose chicken pho instead of beef pho, reducing the amount of salt is more beneficial for people with high blood pressure or other health problems related to sodium, cholesterol.
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