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  • Writer's pictureSarah Anderson

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


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