Bak Kut Teh has an estimated glycemic index of 15 (range 10 to 22), which is low, and a glycemic load of 1 per serving (low). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 bowl (approximately 300 g)) at 350 calories, with 30 g protein, 10 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat.

Southeast Asian cuisine · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 1 bowl (approximately 300 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 7 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Typical ingredients: pork ribs, garlic, soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon, cloves, white pepper, goji berries, water, salt
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Lechon | 0 | 300 |
| Tempeh | 0 | 192 |
NutriOptio estimates 350 calories in one serving (1 bowl (approximately 300 g)) of a typical bak kut teh recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 1, which is low (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.
NutriOptio grades a typical bak kut teh B on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.
Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.
Open the NutriOptio web appThese are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical bak kut teh in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.