⏱ 30 min totalEasy Pad Thai
Per 1 serving · 178 g · 12 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein14g11% of calories
- Carbs58g47% of calories
- Fat22g41% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Easy Pad Thai (178 g) has 481 calories, with 14 g of protein, 58 g of carbohydrates and 22 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (47% of calories). It is high in protein (27% DV), Vitamin E (21% DV) and Vitamin K (36% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 54% and 31% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein27%
- Vitamin E21%
- Vitamin K36%
- Niacin23%
- Iron24%
- Phosphorus34%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber12%
- Riboflavin (B2)16%
- Vitamin B615%
- Folate (B9)15%
- Vitamin B1210%
- Pantothenic acid16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium54%
- Cholesterol31%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 oz Rice noodles
¼ tbsp Olive oil
½ large Egg
¾ tbsp Tamari soy sauce
¼ tbsp Fish sauce
½ tbsp Lime juice
½ tbsp Canola oil
½ tbsp Brown sugar
¼ cup Mung bean sprouts
¼ cup Cilantro
½ medium Scallions
⅛ cup Peanuts
Directions
- 1
Cook the rice noodles according to package directions, then drain and rinse under cool water to stop cooking.
- 2
Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the eggs and scramble just until set, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, canola oil, and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves and the mixture looks smooth.
- 4
Return the skillet to medium heat. Add the drained noodles and the sauce, tossing until hot and coated, 1–2 minutes.
- 5
Add the bean sprouts, scallions, scrambled eggs, and half of the cilantro. Toss just until combined and slightly wilted, about 1 minute.
- 6
Serve immediately, topped with the peanuts and the remaining cilantro.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (178 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 58 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 44 μg | 36% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) | 60 μg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 μg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 16% |
| Choline | 99 mg | 18% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 56 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 304 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 65 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 240 mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 19 μg | 34% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 3 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 206 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.3 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 13 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 40 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 5 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.5 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.5 μg | — |
Burning 481 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 91minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 58minCycling (moderate)
- 40minRunning (6 mph)
- 68minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Easy Pad Thai?
One serving of Easy Pad Thai (1 serving) has 481 calories, which works out to 270 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Easy Pad Thai high in protein?
It provides a solid 14 g of protein per serving (27% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 11% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Easy Pad Thai keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 54 g of net carbs and 47% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Easy Pad Thai?
1253 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Easy Pad Thai?
7.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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