Momos Calories & Nutrition Facts (Steamed Chicken, Veg, Fried)

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A plate of 6 steamed chicken momos has about 300 calories, 15 g protein, 37 g carbs and 7.5 g fat. That works out to roughly 50 calories a piece. Steamed vegetable momos land near 245 calories a plate, while fried momos climb to about 375. The wrapper supplies most of the carbs, and sauces and sodium decide how light the plate really is.

Quick Nutrition Facts

Per 6 steamed chicken momos

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	300 kcal
Protein	15g
Carbohydrates	37g
Fiber	1.5g
Sugars	3g
Fat	7.5g
Sodium	450 mg

Macronutrient Breakdown

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NUTRITIONIST'S INSIGHT

Steaming keeps momos one of the lighter dumpling options: a plate costs about as much as a slice of pizza and gives 15 g of protein. Three things move the number. Fried momos add around 75 calories a plate over steamed. A thick, doughy wrapper pushes carbs up without adding protein. And the chutney or mayo dip can add 50 to 100 calories that never show up in the per-piece figure. Sodium is the quiet issue: about 450 mg a plate before dipping sauce, and soy-based or packaged fillings run higher. Eat the plate with a clear soup or a vegetable side to fill the gap that the small portion leaves.

Myth Busters

MYTH #1: Momos are always a diet food.

TRUTH: Steamed momos are moderate at about 50 calories a piece, but fried, kothey or tandoori versions add oil, and a plate of 10 to 12 pieces doubles the numbers on this page. Portion count matters as much as cooking method. Chicken momos nutrition (SnapCalorie); Fried momos nutrition (SnapCalorie)

MYTH #2: Veg momos are far lighter than chicken momos.

TRUTH: A plate of veg momos has about 245 calories against roughly 300 for chicken. The gap is about 55 calories, and veg momos give less protein (about 5.5 g against 15 g), so they can leave you hungry sooner. Calories in Veg Momos (Tarla Dalal); Chicken momos nutrition (SnapCalorie)

MYTH #3: Fried momos only add a few calories.

TRUTH: At 100 g, fried momos have about 250 calories and 10 g fat against 200 calories and 5 g fat for steamed. That is double the fat for the same weight. Fried momos nutrition (SnapCalorie); Chicken momos nutrition (SnapCalorie)

MYTH #4: The red chutney is free, so it doesn't count.

TRUTH: Tomato-chilli chutney is low in calories, but sesame, peanut or mayo-based dips are not, and all of them add sodium. A food label's sodium figure is the quickest way to judge a packaged dip. How to understand and use the Nutrition Facts label; Salt reduction fact sheet

NutriScore by Health Goals

Health Goal	NutriScore	Why This Score?
Weight Loss		About 50 calories a piece and 15 g protein per plate of 6 make steamed momos easy to fit into a deficit, provided the count stays near 6 to 8 and the dip is small. Chicken momos nutrition (SnapCalorie)
Muscle Gain		15 g protein a plate is useful but modest. You would need two plates or an added egg, paneer or lentil soup to reach 30 g. Chicken momos nutrition (SnapCalorie)
Blood Sugar Control		Refined wheat wrappers supply most of the 37 g carbs, which is a moderate glycemic load. The protein filling softens the rise, but a large plate still raises glucose noticeably. Glycemic index and glycemic load for 100+ foods
Heart Health		Steamed momos are low in saturated fat (about 2.3 g per plate), but around 450 mg sodium a plate, before sauce, uses a fifth of the 2,000 mg a day WHO guidance recommends staying under. Salt reduction fact sheet; Chicken momos nutrition (SnapCalorie)

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Blood Sugar Response - Steamed Chicken Momos (6 pieces / 150g)

A plate of 6 steamed chicken momos carries about 37 g carbs from refined wheat wrappers, with 15 g protein from the filling to slow absorption. Expect a moderate rise peaking at 45 to 60 minutes and returning toward baseline within about 2.5 hours in a healthy adult. A bigger plate of 10 to 12 pieces roughly doubles the carb load and the peak. Glycemic index and glycemic load for 100+ foods; Chicken momos nutrition (SnapCalorie)

Estimated Blood Glucose Response (mg/dL)

Modeled estimate from carb content and general glycemic index guidance, not a measured CGM trace. Individual responses vary.

How to flatten the spike

Stop at 6 to 8 pieces and add a clear soup or a vegetable side before the dumplings.
Choose chicken, paneer or tofu filling over a plain cabbage one for more protein per plate.
Eat the filling-heavy momos first and go easy on the dough-heavy ones if the wrapper is thick.
Skip mayo-based dips; a tomato-chilli chutney adds the flavour with fewer calories.
Take a 10 minute walk after the meal to lower the glucose peak.

Cultural Significance

Momos came to the Himalayan regions of Nepal and Tibet through Newar and Tibetan cooks and are now the default street snack across Kathmandu, Darjeeling, Delhi and Sikkim. In Nepal they are a festival and family food, and the filling usually follows the local meat: buffalo in Kathmandu, yak or beef in Tibetan homes, chicken and vegetable in Indian cities. Momo stalls have since spread into Europe and North America through Himalayan restaurants and frozen grocery lines, where they are sold beside gyoza and potstickers.

Compare & Substitute

Momos vs Similar Foods

Nutrient	Steamed veg momos (1 plate)	Fried momos (6 pieces, 150 g)	Half plate steamed chicken momos (3 pieces)
Calories	244 kcal	375 kcal	150 kcal
Protein	5.5g	7.5g	7.5g
Carbohydrates	33.5g	45g	18.5g
Fat	9.8g	15g	3.75g

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in one momo?

A steamed chicken momo has about 50 calories and a steamed vegetable momo about 35 to 50. Fried momos run 60 to 70 depending on size and oil.

How many calories are in a plate of momos?

A plate of 6 steamed chicken momos has about 300 calories. A plate of 8 is near 400, and a plate of 10 to 12 reaches 500 to 600 before dipping sauce.

Are momos good for weight loss?

Steamed momos can fit a weight-loss plan at 6 to 8 pieces with a vegetable side. Fried momos, creamy dips and large plates remove most of that advantage.

Are chicken or veg momos healthier?

Chicken momos give more protein (about 15 g a plate against 5.5 g). Veg momos have slightly fewer calories and more fiber. Pick by your goal and keep the portion the same.