Diced in Scrambled Eggs
Diced in Scrambled Eggs is a classic home-style dish, often called 'Stir-fried Tomato and Eggs' or 'Tomato Egg Stir-fry,' featuring soft scrambled eggs and juicy tomato chunks cooked together in a savory-sweet sauce. It is a staple comfort food across China, celebrated for its simplicity and vibrant flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced source of high-quality protein from the eggs and carbohydrates from the tomatoes and any added sugar. A typical serving provides a good amount of vitamins A and C, along with around 250-300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin A | 250 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg |
| Selenium | 20 mcg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Lycopene | 5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's one of the first dishes many Chinese children learn to cook, symbolizing home and comfort. Nutritionally, the cooking process increases the bioavailability of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant from the tomatoes.
