thai · Restaurant plate
How many calories are in a plate of pad thai?
About 660 kcal for a typical restaurant plate.
Pad thai calories come primarily from rice noodles and cooking oil. Tamarind sauce and sugar add significant carbohydrates. Protein sources like shrimp or tofu contribute moderate amounts of protein and fat.
What each part adds
| Part | Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice noodles | 1.5 cups cooked, 250 g | 325 kcal | 6 g | 72 g | 1 g |
| Cooking oil | 1 tbsp, 14 g | 120 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 14 g |
| Shrimp | 3 oz, 85 g | 90 kcal | 20 g | 0 g | 1 g |
| Tamarind sauce and sugar | 2 tbsp, 35 g | 70 kcal | 0 g | 18 g | 0 g |
| Crushed peanuts | 1 tbsp, 10 g | 55 kcal | 2 g | 2 g | 5 g |
| Whole plate | 1 serving, 394 g | 660 kcal | 28 g | 92 g | 21 g |
Estimates for a typical portion. Your plate will differ with portion size and how it is cooked. Not medical advice.
Swaps that change the number
- Use tofu instead of shrimp−20 kcal
- Reduce cooking oil by half−60 kcal
- Add extra peanuts1 tbsp+55 kcal
- Use less sugar in sauce−30 kcal