Meat buns, Chinese

Chinese meat buns are dough buns with a meat filling. The figures here describe assorted samples containing barbecued pork. They mainly provide carbohydrate, alongside fat and protein. Per 100g, they contain 38g of carbohydrate, 9.5g of fat, 8.8g of protein and 0.88g of salt.

Carbohydrate provides energy, while protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. Fat also contributes to the energy content. The salt content is worth noting for people monitoring their salt intake, particularly when buns are eaten with sauces or other foods containing salt. Full nutrient figures are shown in the tables below.