A Pad Thai Worth Making has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 83.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 41.5 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 9.9 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.
It belongs to Thai cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 37, for A Pad Thai Worth Making, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 22% | |
Calories from Fat | 33% | |
Calories from Carbs | 44% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1650 IU | 33% | ||
Vitamin C | 39 mg | 65% | ||
Thiamin | 0.24 mg | 16% | ||
Niacin | 29.8 mg | 149% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.86 mg | 43% | ||
Folate | 296 mcg | 74% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 160 mg | 16% | ||
Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | ||
Magnesium | 168 mg | 42% | ||
Potassium | 758 mg | 21.7% | ||
Sodium | 1592 mg | 66.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 83.1 g | 27.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 22% | ||
Sugars | 11.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 41.5 g | 83% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 27.8 g | 42.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 743 Calories from Fat 250
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.8 g 42.8%
Saturated Fat 5.2 g 26%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 298 mg 99.3%
Sodium 1592 mg 66.3%
Total Carbohydrates 83.1 g 27.7%
Dietary Fiber 5.5 g22%
Sugars 11.4 g
Protein 41.5 g 83%
Vitamin A 33% Vitamin C 65%
Calcium 16% Iron 55%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 362
Protein 12.8 g | Carbs 72.3 g | Fat 2.1 g
Per 100g | Calories 144
Protein 5.3 g | Carbs 25.3 g | Fat 2.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 389
Protein 15.6 g | Carbs 34.7 g | Fat 21.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 619
Protein 19.5 g | Carbs 64.1 g | Fat 34 g
Per Serving | Calories 556
Protein 33.6 g | Carbs 42.3 g | Fat 28.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 373
Protein 34.1 g | Carbs 21.7 g | Fat 15 g
Per Serving | Calories 521
Protein 34.2 g | Carbs 47.2 g | Fat 21.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 631
Protein 32.8 g | Carbs 36.8 g | Fat 39.2 g