Calories in Pad Thai

Pad Thai has about 450 calories per 1 plate (250 g), with 17.5 g protein, 60 g carbs and 16.3 g fat. Per 100 g it has 180 kcal.

450kcal
Calories · 1 plate (250 g)
17.5g
Protein · 1 plate (250 g)
60g
Carbs · 1 plate (250 g)
16.3g
Fat · 1 plate (250 g)
Carbs 53%Protein 15%Fat 32%share of calories

Pad Thai calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 plate (250 g)450 kcal17.5 g60 g16.3 g
100 g180 kcal7 g24 g6.5 g

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Pad Thai nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 plate (250 g)
Calories180 kcal450 kcal
Protein7 g17.5 g
Carbohydrates24 g60 g
Fat6.5 g16.3 g
Fibre1.5 g3.8 g
Sugar6 g15 g
Sodium500 mg1250 mg
Calcium30 mg75 mg
Iron1.2 mg3 mg
Potassium180 mg450 mg
Vitamin C5 mg12.5 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Pad Thai healthy?

  • ●Pad Thai is moderately calorie-dense at 180 kcal per 100 g. About 53% of its calories come from carbs, 15% from protein and 32% from fat.
  • ●It can fit a fat-loss diet in a measured portion. Pair it with a protein source and vegetables so the meal keeps you full.
  • ●With 17.5 g protein in 1 plate (250 g), it makes a solid contribution to a muscle-building day. Most active adults aim for about 1.6 g protein per kg of body weight.

To burn it off: 1 plate (250 g) (450 kcal) takes about 90 min of brisk walking or 41 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Pad Thai: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Pad Thai?

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One serving of Pad Thai, 1 plate (250 g), has roughly 450 calories, with 17.5 g protein, 60 g carbohydrates, 16.3 g fat and 3.8 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Pad Thai?

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100 g of Pad Thai has 180 kcal, with 7 g protein, 24 g carbs, 6.5 g fat, 1.5 g fibre and 6 g sugar.

How much protein is in Pad Thai?

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Pad Thai has 7 g protein per 100 g (17.5 g in 1 plate (250 g)). Protein provides about 15% of its calories.

Is Pad Thai good for weight loss?

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In moderation. At 180 kcal per 100 g it can fit a weight-loss diet if your total daily calories stay in a deficit and the meal includes protein and vegetables.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Pad Thai?

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Burning roughly 450 kcal takes about 90 minutes of brisk walking or 41 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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