Calories in Pad thai

Per 1 portion, 350 g

640calories

About 32% of a 2,000 calorie day. Your own number is probably not 2,000 — the calculator works out what it should be.

Pad thai has 640 calories per 1 portion, 350 g. That is about 32% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 22.0 g of protein, 82.0 g of carbohydrate, 24.0 g of fat and 4.0 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 183 calories and 6.3 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as a source of protein. Noodles plus oil plus sugar in the sauce — a large portion is close to a day's carbohydrate.

Calories and macros

Per 1 portion, 350 gServingPer 100 g% of daily intake
Calories640 kcal183 kcal32%
Protein22.0 g6.3 g44%
Carbohydrate82.0 g23.4 g32%
Fat24.0 g6.9 g34%
Fibre4.0 g1.1 g13%

Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.

What this is good for

A source of proteinAt least 12% of its calories come from protein.

These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.

Worth knowing

Noodles plus oil plus sugar in the sauce — a large portion is close to a day's carbohydrate.
Nothing here needs banning. Knowing the number and planning for it beats trying to avoid it.
Eat it from a plate rather than the packet — portion size is what decides whether it matters.

Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.

Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.

Common questions about pad thai

How many calories are in pad thai?

Pad thai has 640 calories per 1 portion, 350 g, which is about 32% of a 2,000-calorie day.

How many calories are in 100 g of pad thai?

100 g of pad thai contains 183 calories.

How much protein is in pad thai?

One serving of 1 portion, 350 g provides 22.0 g of protein — 6.3 g per 100 g, or 44% of the 50 g daily reference intake.

How many carbs are in pad thai?

One serving of 1 portion, 350 g contains 82.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 4.0 g is fibre.

What is pad thai a good source of?

Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, pad thai qualifies as a source of protein. At least 12% of its calories come from protein.

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