Egg Roll

The American Chinese egg roll is a popular appetizer featuring a savory filling of chopped vegetables and sometimes pork, wrapped in a thick, bubbly wheat-flour wrapper and deep-fried until golden. It's a staple of Chinese-American takeout, distinct from the lighter, smoother-skinned spring roll.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Being deep-fried, it is high in fat and calories, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the wrapper and some protein from the pork. A typical egg roll contains roughly 200-250 calories per piece.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	6 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	450 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	4 mg
Vitamin K	15 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.15 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg

Per 1 egg roll (80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

This dish is a classic example of culinary adaptation, having been invented in the United States to suit local tastes for a heartier, crunchier fried appetizer. Its thick, blistered wrapper is a key textural signature that sets it apart from other Asian fried rolls.