Pork Egg Roll

The Pork Egg Roll is a classic Chinese-American appetizer consisting of a savory filling of ground pork, shredded cabbage, carrots, and aromatics wrapped in a thick, bubbly wheat-flour wrapper and deep-fried to a golden crisp. It is a staple in American Chinese cuisine, often served alongside duck sauce or spicy mustard. The dish is distinguished from spring rolls by its thicker, chewier wrapper and heartier, more robust filling.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in fat and carbohydrates due to the deep-frying process and the flour wrapper, while providing a moderate amount of protein from the pork filling. A single egg roll typically contains between 200 and 250 calories, making it a calorie-dense appetizer.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	20 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	450 mg
Vitamin A	80 mcg
Vitamin C	4 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Vitamin B12	0.3 mcg
Zinc	1.2 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg

Per 1 egg roll (85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the Pork Egg Roll is a prime example of culinary adaptation, having evolved from traditional Chinese spring rolls into a distinct dish tailored to American palates during the 19th and 20th centuries. Nutritionally, the high fat content can help with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (like Vitamin A and K) found in the cabbage and carrots within the filling.