Calories in Pad Thai, meatless
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Pad Thai, meatless contains 165 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (200 g) provides about 330 kcal.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from fat, with 38% from carbohydrates and 14% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fried rice and lo/chow mein on FoodFactly, where the median is 121 kcal per 100 g across 44 foods.
100 g provides 18% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 15% of the Daily Value for selenium and 14% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 165 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 9.2 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol C | 29 mg | 10% |
| Sodium C | 344 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16.3 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 4.7 g | |
| Protein C | 5.8 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A C | 18 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 5.1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.1 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K C | 22.1 µg | 18% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.078 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.89 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.085 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 27 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.08 µg | 3% |
| Choline C | 40.3 mg | 7% |
| Calcium C | 65 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 86 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 126 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.66 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Selenium C | 8.3 µg | 15% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 14%
- Carbohydrates 38%
- Fat 48%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein5.8 gbelow the median for fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 7.2 g)
- Fiber1.8 gin the top quarter of fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 1.1 g)
- Sugars4.7 gin the top quarter of fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 1.6 g)
- Fat9.2 gin the top quarter of fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 3.2 g)
- Saturated fat1.4 gin the top quarter of fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium344 mgbelow the median for fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 358 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 3.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.98 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.31 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.34 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.039 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.051 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 58 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 94 µg |
| Retinol C | 13 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 9 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 67.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 27 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Pad Thai
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pad Thai, NFS | 154 | 8.1 g | 14.4 g | 7.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce and meat, restaurant | 178 | 5.4 g | 17.7 g | 9.3 g |
| Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce and poultry, restaurant | 167 | 5.7 g | 17.4 g | 8.9 g |
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce and poultry, restaurant | 171 | 5.6 g | 17.7 g | 8.5 g |
| Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce and meat, restaurant | 174 | 5.5 g | 17.4 g | 9.6 g |
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce, meat, and added vegetables, restaurant | 176 | 5.5 g | 17.5 g | 9.2 g |
| Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce, poultry, and added vegetables, restaurant | 165 | 5.7 g | 17.1 g | 8.8 g |
| Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce, meat, and added vegetables, restaurant | 172 | 5.6 g | 17.1 g | 9.5 g |
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce, poultry, and added vegetables, restaurant | 169 | 5.6 g | 17.5 g | 8.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in pad Thai?
100 g of pad Thai has 165 kcal. 1 cup (200 g): about 330 kcal.
How much protein is in pad Thai?
Pad Thai contains 5.8 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11.6 g in 1 cup (200 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fried rice and lo/chow mein, that is below the median (median 7.2 g).
How many carbs are in pad Thai?
Pad Thai has 16.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 4.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pad Thai?
Pad Thai contains 9.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.4 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does pad Thai contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (18% DV), selenium (15% DV) and copper (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pad Thai?
100 g contains 344 mg of sodium, 15% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708805. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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