Bún chả
Bún chả is a beloved Vietnamese dish originating from Hanoi, featuring grilled pork patties and sliced pork belly served over a bed of rice vermicelli noodles. It comes with a side of fresh herbs and a sweet-savory dipping sauce called nước chấm, which diners use to combine all the elements.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish offers a balanced mix of carbohydrates from the rice noodles, protein from the grilled pork, and some fat from the meat and sauce. A typical serving provides roughly 450-600 calories, making it a satisfying yet not overly heavy meal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 1200 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin A | 250 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 300 mg |
Per 1 typical serving (approx. 450 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Bún chả gained international fame when it was featured in a 2016 episode of 'Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown' where Bourdain and President Barack Obama shared a meal of it in Hanoi. Nutritionally, the fresh herbs and dipping sauce add not just flavor but also digestive benefits and a range of vitamins.