This or That Thursday: Chinese Restaurant Edition
Updated: Aug 25, 2022
It's THIS OR THAT Thursday! This week we are considering options at a Chinese Restaurant!
When I want take-out I typically lean towards Chinese! Did you know there are many healthy options when it comes to Chinese food? Here are a few healthier options:
Eat This. . .
1. Egg Drop Soup (2 cups)
Calories: 113
Protein: 8.5 grams
Carbs: 9 grams
Fat: 4.7 grams
2. Beef and Broccoli (1 cup)
Calories: 338
Protein: 21 grams
Carbs: 18 grams
Fat: 21 grams
*You could also substitute beef for chicken to add more protein and less fat!
3. Chop Suey (1 cup)
Calories: 167
Protein: 16 grams
Carbs: 9.1 grams
Fat: 7.8 grams
4. Kung Pao Chicken (1 cup)
Calories: 209
Protein: 16 grams
Carbs: 11 grams
Fat: 11 grams
5. Moo Shu Chicken (1 cup)
Calories: 330
Protein: 18 grams
Carbs: 9.7 grams
Fat: 18 grams
Not That:
1. General Tso's Chicken (1 cup)
Calories: 431
Protein: 19 grams
Carbs: 35 grams
Fat: 24 grams
2. Orange Chicken (1 cup)
Calories: 340
Protein: 18 grams
Carbs: 43 grams
Fat: 11 grams
* Very high in sugar
3. Fried Rice (1 cup)
Calories: 238
Protein: 5.5 grams
Carbs: 45 grams
Fat: 4.1 grams
*High in carbs
4. Fried Pork Dumplings (4 dumplings)
Calories: 316
Protein: 14 grams
Carbs: 30 grams
Fat: 15.2 grams
5. Crab Rangoons (2 rangoons)
Calories: 130
Protein: 4.4 grams
Carbs: 12.4 grams
Fats: 6.8 grams
As always, these are different options. Please use this post for healthier ideas. This is by no means saying you should never eat the bottom portion. Heck, I LOVE crab rangoons! Just hold yourself accountable and enjoy!
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-Sarah