Which is healthier, Pad Thai or Pasta?

Neither is clearly better — they have different strengths. Pad Thai has 170 calories and 7g protein per 100g, while Pasta has 131 calories and 5g protein.

How many calories are in Pad Thai vs Pasta?

Pad Thai contains 170 calories per 100g, while Pasta contains 131 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Pad Thai or Pasta?

Pad Thai has more protein with 7g per 100g compared to 5g.

Pad Thai vs Pasta

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Pad Thai 5

5 Pasta

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Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Pad Thai	Pasta	Better
Calories	170kcal	131kcal	Pasta
Protein	7g	5g	Pad Thai
Total Fat	7g	1.1g	Pasta
Carbohydrates	20g	25g	Pasta
Fiber	0.8g	1.8g	Pasta
Sugar	4.5g	0.6g	Pasta
Vitamin C	2mg	0mg	Pad Thai
Calcium	25mg	7mg	Pad Thai
Iron	0.8mg	0.5mg	Pad Thai
Potassium	110mg	24mg	Pad Thai

Macronutrient Breakdown

Pad Thai

Protein: 7g Fat: 7g Carbs: 20g

Pasta

Protein: 5g Fat: 1.1g Carbs: 25g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.

Pad Thai vs Pasta — Key Takeaway

Pad Thai and Pasta have fairly similar nutritional profiles overall.

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