Siu Mai 4pc
37
MIN WALK
180
kcal
1.9 MILES / 3,820 STEPS
Or run it off in 13 minutes.
TL;DR
One Siu Mai 4pc: 180 kcal, about 37 min walking or 13 min running at 82kg reference rates.
Quantity
What is it?
Siu mai are open-topped Cantonese dumplings of minced pork and prawn in a thin yellow wheat wrapper, often dotted with roe or carrot. They come from Guangdong's teahouse tradition.
In Hong Kong, where it is usually 30°C and humid in summer, siu mai is a must-order at weekend yum cha, arriving in bamboo steamers of four. A cheaper fish-paste version is sold on skewers at street stalls.
They are springy, juicy and savoury, best dipped in chilli oil or soy.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to burn off Siu Mai 4pc?
At 82kg, one 180 kcal serving takes about 37 minutes walking or 13 minutes running. Your pace and body weight can change that.
Can I split the walk into shorter sessions?
Yes. Several shorter walks at a similar pace add up to the same overall walking time. Watch estimates vary across sessions.
Does the 180 kcal estimate cover every Siu Mai 4pc serving?
No. The 180 kcal figure is for the serving shown here. Recipes and portion sizes can differ; check the label or restaurant information for the one you ate.
How we tested
Reference by Y.W. Fung at 82kg with an Apple Watch Ultra. The reference route is a 5.3-mile loop at 3.1 mph walking and 6 mph running; food burn minutes are calculated from calories at those rates, not individually walked off for every food. The reference test date is 2026-05-20. Check the food's listed source and serving.
In Hong Kong, where summers are usually around 30°C and humid, a longer walk in the heat can feel harder than the reference loop shown here.
Full test protocol
Burn table
| Activity | Minutes · selected quantity |
|---|---|
| Walking | 37 min |
| Running 6mph | 13 min |
| Cycling Moderate | 18 min |
| Rucking 20kg | 20 min |
Visual swap
1 Siu Mai 4pc = 0.56x Pineapple Bun = 0.38x Brown Sugar Boba Milk = 0.82x Egg Tart
Base serving calorie equivalents; the quantity selector above only scales your selected total.
Nutrition facts
| Portion | Calories | Protein / Carbs / Fat |
|---|---|---|
| 100g | 180 kcal | 10.9g / 8.7g / 11.8g |
| 1 serving | 180 kcal | 10.9g / 8.7g / 11.8g |
| 2 servings | 360 kcal | 21.8g / 17.4g / 23.6g |
1 serving = 100g. Estimated from typical serving - check local label. 100g = 180 kcal x 100 / 100g. Cross-check: USDA FoodData Central.
Real-World Test
No personal tasting notes have been published for Siu Mai 4pc yet. The burn estimate above uses the 180 kcal serving and the 82kg reference rates; it is not an individual eating or satiety result.
