Loco Moco
Loco Moco is a beloved Hawaiian comfort food dish that typically features a bed of white rice topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and rich brown gravy. It's a hearty, savory meal that originated in Hilo, Hawaii, in the late 1940s and has since become a staple of local plate lunch culture.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a very high-calorie, high-carb, and high-fat dish, often exceeding 1,000 calories per serving. It provides a substantial amount of protein from the beef and egg, along with significant carbohydrates from the rice and fat from the gravy and fried egg.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 750 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbs | 65 g |
| Fat | 38 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 1200 mg |
| Iron | 6 mg |
| Potassium | 600 mg |
| Phosphorus | 350 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Zinc | 5 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Choline | 150 mg |
Per 1 plate (approx. 500 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Loco Moco is a perfect example of Hawaii's unique 'local food' fusion, blending American hamburger concepts with Asian rice plate traditions. Nutritionally, it's a classic example of a 'calorie bomb'—a dense, all-in-one meal designed for maximum energy and satisfaction.
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