Vietnamese Pho Bo
Pho Bo is a beloved Vietnamese noodle soup, featuring a rich beef broth, rice noodles, thinly sliced beef, and a generous garnish of fresh herbs. The quick version simplifies the traditional slow-simmered broth, often using high-quality store-bought stock or a pressure cooker to achieve deep flavor in a fraction of the time.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is well-balanced, providing a good source of protein from the beef and complex carbohydrates from the rice noodles. A typical serving contains around 400-500 calories, with key nutrients including iron, B vitamins, and various minerals from the herbs and broth.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 1800 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 300 mg |
| Zinc | 4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Selenium | 20 mcg |
Per 1 bowl (600 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Pho is a national dish of Vietnam, often enjoyed for breakfast and valued for its restorative properties. Nutritionally, the fresh herb garnish like Thai basil, cilantro, and lime adds not just vibrant flavor but also a wealth of antioxidants and vitamins.
