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Easy Vegetarian Pho

Name: Easy Vegetarian Pho
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 tsp Star anise; ½ stick Cinnamon sticks; ½ tbsp Black peppercorns; 1 ½ clove Whole Cloves; 2 ½ cup Water; ¼ small Onion; 1 clove Garlic; 1 tsp Ginger root; 3 mushroom Shiitake mushrooms; 2 tbsp Tamari soy sauce; ½ tbsp Rice wine vinegar; 1 medium Scallions; 1 head Baby bok choy; ¼ cup Edamame; 2 oz Rice noodles; ½ fruit Lime; 3 sprigs Cilantro; 1 tsp Sriracha

Per 1 serving · 1,038 g · 18 ingredients

Calories

354

18%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
15g
16% of calories
Carbs
71g
78% of calories
Fat
2.2g
5% of calories

Portion

✓ Low fat
✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Easy Vegetarian Pho (1038 g) has 354 calories, with 15 g of protein, 71 g of carbohydrates and 2.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (78% of calories). It is high in protein (29% DV), dietary fiber (33% DV) and Vitamin A (74% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 99% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

34cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

4.2g

Net carbs

62g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

9.2g

5.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein29%
Dietary fiber33%
Vitamin A74%
Vitamin C184%
Vitamin K55%
Riboflavin (B2)24%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Magnesium16%
Zinc15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium99%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 40 min

1
Prepare rice noodles according to package instructions.
2
Cut the onion into 1-inch chunks, crush the garlic cloves, slice the ginger root in half, finely chop the scallions, and slice the baby bok choy lengthwise into quarters.
3
In a medium pot over low heat, combine the star anise, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, and cloves, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4
Add the water, onion, garlic, ginger, and shiitake mushroom stems. Simmer for 20 minutes, then strain and return the liquid to the pot.
5
Slice the shiitake mushroom caps and add them to the pot with tamari, rice vinegar, and scallions. Simmer for 15 minutes.
6
Add bok choy and edamame, cooking until tender, 5-8 minutes. Adjust seasoning with more tamari and rice vinegar if desired.
7
Ladle the soup into bowls over cooked rice noodles. Serve with lime slices, cilantro, and sriracha.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (1,038 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	667 μg	74%
Vitamin C	165 mg	184%
Vitamin D	0.2 μg	1%
Vitamin E	1 mg	6%
Vitamin K	66 μg	55%
Thiamine	0 mg	0%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	24%
Niacin	4 mg	28%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	24%
Folate (B9)	125 μg	31%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	25%
Choline	39 mg	7%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	252 mg	25%
Iron	5 mg	65%
Potassium	1,055 mg	22%
Magnesium	68 mg	16%
Phosphorus	278 mg	40%
Zinc	2 mg	15%
Copper	0.2 mg	23%
Manganese	1 mg	50%
Selenium	13 μg	24%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	2 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	362 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	0.3 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	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	0.2 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0.3 g	—
Methionine	0.2 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	0.1 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.1 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0.4 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.4 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.4 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0.2 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 354 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

67min
Walking (3.5 mph)
42min
Cycling (moderate)
29min
Running (6 mph)
50min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Easy Vegetarian Pho?

One serving of Easy Vegetarian Pho (1 serving) has 354 calories, which works out to 34 calories per 100 g. That is about 18% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Easy Vegetarian Pho high in protein?

It provides a solid 15 g of protein per serving (29% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 16% 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 Vegetarian Pho keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 62 g of net carbs and 78% 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 Vegetarian Pho?

2276 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Easy Vegetarian Pho?

5.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (1,038 g)

Calories354

% Daily Value*

Total fat 2.2g	3%
Saturated fat 0.1g	1%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2,276mg	99%
Total carbohydrate 71g	26%
Dietary fiber 9.2g	33%
Total sugars 5.2g
Protein 15g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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