What is Pad Thai made of?

It typically includes rice noodles, proteins, peanuts, and various vegetables.

Is Pad Thai high in calories?

A single serving can contain around 340 calories.

Yes, by using whole grain noodles and loading up on vegetables.

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A classic Thai dish that features stir-fried rice noodles with a balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors.

Per 100 g

139 kcal

1 serving

340 kcal

(245 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
5 g / 100g	22 g / 100g	4 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 14% · Carbs 61% · Fat 25%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 serving (245 g, 340 kcal) is 17% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 serving takes about 83 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Pad Thai is number 1 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 170 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Pad Thai	139	5 g
Crunchy Vegetable Sushi	140	3 g
Savory Lentil Shepherd's Pie	150	9 g
Savory Veggie Sushi	150	3 g
Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken Stew)	200	25 g
Savory Okonomiyaki	210	8 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

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Watch your portion sizes and consider veggie options to reduce calories.

What is Pad Thai made of?: It typically includes rice noodles, proteins, peanuts, and various vegetables.
Is Pad Thai high in calories?: A single serving can contain around 340 calories.
Can I make Pad Thai healthy?: Yes, by using whole grain noodles and loading up on vegetables.

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