Chinese-American Egg Roll

The Chinese-American Egg Roll is a popular appetizer featuring a savory filling of chopped pork, cabbage, and carrots, seasoned with ginger and soy sauce, all wrapped in a thick, wheat-flour wrapper and deep-fried until golden and crispy. It's a staple of Chinese-American cuisine, often found in takeout restaurants and buffets across the United States.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates and fat due to its deep-fried preparation and flour wrapper, with a moderate amount of protein from the pork filling. A single egg roll typically contains around 200-250 calories, providing some dietary fiber and vitamins from the vegetables, but also significant sodium.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	230 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	450 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	8 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Iron	2 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Vitamin B6	0.15 mg
Folate	35 mcg DFE
Phosphorus	90 mg

Per 1 egg roll (115 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Unlike traditional Chinese spring rolls, which use thin rice or wheat wrappers and are often lighter, the Chinese-American egg roll was adapted in the U.S. to have a thicker, bubbly wrapper that holds up well to frying and appeals to local tastes, making it a unique fusion creation.