Vietnamese com tam
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 175 kcal |
| Protein | 10.5 g |
| Fat | 6.5 g |
| Carbs | 20.0 g |
Vietnamese com tam is a popular Vietnamese dish built around broken rice — shorter, irregular grains left over from milling — typically served with grilled pork chop (sườn nướng), shredded pork skin, a steamed egg meatloaf, and a side of nước chấm dipping sauce. It is a street-food staple in Ho Chi Minh City and widely eaten as a breakfast or lunch meal. Per 100 g, com tam provides 175 kcal, 10.5 g of protein, 6.5 g of fat, and 20 g of carbohydrates, with 0.8 g of dietary fibre and 3.5 g of sugars. Notable minerals include sodium at 520 mg and potassium at 280 mg per 100 g. The dish also contributes 30 mcg of vitamin A, 5 mg of vitamin C, and 0.5 mcg of vitamin B12. Com tam is compatible with dairy-free and gluten-free dietary patterns.
How many calories in Vietnamese com tam?
Vietnamese com tam contains 175 kcal per 100 g. A typical full plate served at a restaurant weighs around 350–400 g, putting a single serving at roughly 610–700 kcal depending on portion size and toppings.
How much sodium is in Vietnamese com tam?
Vietnamese com tam contains 520 mg of sodium per 100 g, largely from the seasoned grilled meats and nước chấm sauce. This is a relatively high sodium level, worth noting for those tracking daily intake.
Is Vietnamese com tam gluten-free?
The core components of com tam — broken rice, grilled pork, and egg — are naturally gluten-free, and the dish is listed as compatible with a gluten-free dietary pattern. However, some marinades or sauces used in preparation may contain soy sauce with wheat, so it is worth checking ingredients when eating out.
Diets
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approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 175 kcal |
| Protein | 10.5 g |
| Fat | 6.5 g |
| Carbs | 20.0 g |
| Sugars | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.80 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 2.0 g |
| Monounsaturated | 2.8 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 65.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 25.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 30.0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 5.0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.50 mcg |