Classic Chinese-American egg roll
The Classic Chinese-American egg roll is a popular appetizer featuring a thick, crispy, bubbly wrapper filled with a savory mixture of shredded cabbage, carrots, and often pork or chicken. It is a staple of Chinese-American cuisine, typically deep-fried to a golden brown and served with a side of sweet and sour or duck sauce.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the wrapper and fat from deep-frying, with a moderate amount of protein from the filling. A single, standard-sized egg roll contains roughly 200-250 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 230 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 45 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Vitamin K | 8 mcg |
| Selenium | 6 mcg |
Per 1 egg roll (approx. 100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Unlike its thinner-skinned Chinese spring roll or egg roll counterparts, the American version's distinctive bubbly, crunchy texture comes from a wheat-flour wrapper that blisters when fried. Nutritionally, the deep-frying process significantly increases its calorie and fat content compared to steamed or baked alternatives.
