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Zha Jiang Mian has an estimated glycemic index of 50 (range 45 to 58), which is low, and a glycemic load of 43 per serving (high). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 bowl (approximately 300 g)) at 550 calories, with 18 g protein, 90 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat.
Chinese cuisine · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 1 bowl (approximately 300 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 550 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrate | 90 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugars | 8 g |
| Added sugars | 5 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Typical ingredients: wheat noodles, fermented soybean paste, ground pork (optional), garlic, ginger, cucumber, scallions, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Crispy Noodles | 37 | 500 |
| Chicken Fried Rice | 30 | 350 |
| Pineapple Fried Rice | 28 | 300 |
| Bubble Waffle | 27 | 300 |
| Egg Fried Rice | 27 | 300 |
NutriOptio estimates 550 calories in one serving (1 bowl (approximately 300 g)) of a typical zha jiang mian recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 43, which is high (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 zha jiang mian A 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 zha jiang mian 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.