Dishes

How many calories in Chicken pad thai?

Chicken pad thai, 1 plate (350 g): about 539 calories, with 28 g protein, 50 g carbs and 26 g fat. Across common recipes it usually ranges from 147 to 200 kcal per 100 g, depending on how it's made.

NutrientPer 100 g1 plate (350 g)1 cup (200 g)
Calories154 kcal539 kcal308 kcal
Protein8.1 g28 g16 g
Carbs14.4 g50 g29 g
Fat7.5 g26 g15 g
Fiber1.2 g4 g2 g

27% of a 2,000 kcal reference day.

What makes Chicken pad thai higher or lower in calories?

Pad thai is rice noodles stir-fried in oil with a sweet sauce, egg and peanuts. More oil, sugar-heavy sauce and extra peanuts push the calories up, while extra vegetables and bean sprouts keep it lighter.

Tips for a lighter portion

  • Ask for less oil and sauce.
  • Add extra vegetables and bean sprouts.
  • Go easy on the crushed peanuts.

How long to burn off 1 plate?

132min · Walking
47min · Running
68min · Cycling

For a 70 kg (154 lb) person, from the Compendium of Physical Activities (2024).

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SSarah CollinsNutrition editor at Tabaq
· Updated: 2026-10-18

Numbers come from the Tabaq food database and are checked against published food-composition tables. They are estimates: every kitchen is different. How we calculate · General information only, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or a registered dietitian.

Sources

  1. USDA FoodData Central: Pad Thai with chicken (FNDDS 2708806)