Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Kho) calories & nutrition


Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Kho) contains 591 calories per serving (30% of a 2,000 kcal daily diet), with 34g fat, 18g carbs, and 51g protein. This nutrition data is based on real meals tracked by Arise app users.

Based on real meals tracked with Arise — the AI calorie counter
Per serving
591 kcal
Fat 34.3 g · Carb 17.6 g · Protein 51 g
Per 100 g
131 kcal
Fat 7.6 g · Carb 3.9 g · Protein 11.3 g
Total dish
591 kcal
Weight 450 g


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What's in Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Kho)?


Ingredient Amount kcal Fat Carb Protein
Beef stew meat 150 g 390 24 0 42
Carrots 80 g 33 0.2 7.8 0.8
Onions 20 g 8 0.05 1.8 0.2
Stew broth (beef-based) 200 ml 160 10 8 8


Macronutrients (Fat, Carbs, Protein) are shown in grams (g).



Ingredient links

Beef stew meat · Carrots · Onions · Stew broth (beef-based)



How does Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Kho) compare to similar dishes?


Dish Weight kcal Protein vs. this dish
Spicy Vietnamese Pork Sausage Salad (Yum Moo Yor) 370g 370 26g -221 kcal, less protein
Vietnamese Beef Vermicelli Salad (Bun Bo Xao) 335g 500 34g -91 kcal, less protein
Vietnamese Green Mango Salad with Prawns and Prawn Crackers 330g 485 19g -106 kcal, less protein
Vietnamese Green Mango Salad with Prawns and Rice Crackers 300g 453 22g -138 kcal, less protein


Frequently Asked Questions


Is Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Kho) healthy?

In moderation. Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Kho) is calorie-dense at 131 kcal/100 g. With 51g protein and 18g carbs, it provides good nutrition but watch portion sizes.

Is Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Kho) good for weight loss?

Yes. At 591 calories with 51g protein, Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Kho) keeps you full while fitting most calorie budgets. High protein helps preserve muscle during weight loss.

How much protein is in Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Kho)?

One serving contains 51g of protein, which is about 51% of the recommended daily protein intake.

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What are the nutrition facts for Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Kho)?

  • Macro split: fat 52%, carbs 12%, protein 36%
  • Energy density: 131 kcal/100 g (low)
  • Top calorie contributors: Beef stew meat, Stew broth (beef-based), Carrots


How long does it take to burn off Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Kho)?

  • Jogging: ~68 min
  • Cycling: ~78 min
  • Walking: ~145 min

* Assumes a 70 kg person, moderate pace.



How much of your daily intake is Vietnamese Beef Stew (Bo Kho)?

  • kcal: 30% of daily intake
  • Fat: 49% of daily intake
  • Carb: 9% of daily intake
  • Protein: 51% of daily intake

* Reference intake: 2000 kcal, fat 70 g, carbs 200 g, protein 100 g.

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