Calories in Pad Thai with chicken
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Pad Thai with chicken contains 154 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (200 g) provides about 308 kcal.
Roughly 43% of its calories come from fat, with 37% from carbohydrates and 21% 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 17% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 16% of the Daily Value for selenium and 14% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 154 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 7.5 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.3 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol C | 48 mg | 16% |
| Sodium C | 384 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.4 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 4.1 g | |
| Protein C | 8.1 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A C | 18 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 4.8 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.1 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K C | 19.9 µg | 17% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.11 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 24 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.14 µg | 6% |
| Choline C | 37.8 mg | 7% |
| Calcium C | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.68 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 91 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 152 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.69 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.086 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 8.9 µg | 16% |
% 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 21%
- Carbohydrates 37%
- Fat 43%
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
- Protein8.1 gabove the median for fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 7.2 g)
- Fiber1.2 gabove the median for fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 1.1 g)
- Sugars4.1 gin the top quarter of fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 1.6 g)
- Fat7.5 gin the top quarter of fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 3.2 g)
- Saturated fat1.3 gin the top quarter of fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 0.69 g)
- Sodium384 mgabove the median for fried rice and lo/chow mein (median 358 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water68.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.1 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 | 1.9 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 | 0.011 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.91 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.26 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.11 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 | 53 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 88 µg |
| Retinol C | 14 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 8 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 68.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 24 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pad Thai, NFS | 154 | 8.1 g | 14.4 g | 7.5 g |
| Pad Thai with meat | 160 | 8.2 g | 14.7 g | 7.9 g |
| Pad Thai with seafood | 147 | 6.8 g | 15 g | 6.8 g |
| Stuffed green pepper, Puerto Rican style | 152 | 8.9 g | 15.6 g | 5.8 g |
| CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL, cheese ravioli with marinara sauce | 156 | 8 g | 17.6 g | 6 g |
| Tuna noodle casserole with vegetables, cream or white sauce | 149 | 9 g | 14.2 g | 6.2 g |
| Restaurant, family style, spaghetti and meatballs | 170 | 7.8 g | 15.5 g | 8.5 g |
| DENNY'S, spaghetti and meatballs | 170 | 7.8 g | 15.5 g | 8.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in pad Thai with chicken?
100 g of pad Thai with chicken has 154 kcal. 1 cup (200 g): about 308 kcal.
How much protein is in pad Thai with chicken?
Pad Thai with chicken contains 8.1 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 16.3 g in 1 cup (200 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fried rice and lo/chow mein, that is above the median (median 7.2 g).
How many carbs are in pad Thai with chicken?
Pad Thai with chicken has 14.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber and 4.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pad Thai with chicken?
Pad Thai with chicken contains 7.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.3 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does pad Thai with chicken contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (17% DV), selenium (16% DV) and Niacin (B3) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pad Thai with chicken?
100 g contains 384 mg of sodium, 17% 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 2708806. 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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