Pad Thai (Thai)
Pad Thai is a classic stir-fried noodle dish from Thailand, featuring thin rice noodles, a savory-sweet-tangy sauce, and a mix of ingredients like shrimp, chicken, tofu, bean sprouts, and peanuts. It's a harmonious balance of flavors and textures, often served with lime wedges and chili flakes for added zest.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Pad Thai is primarily a carbohydrate-rich dish due to the rice noodles, but it also provides a good amount of protein from the shrimp, chicken, or tofu. A typical serving offers key nutrients like iron, manganese, and selenium, and generally falls in the range of 350-500 calories per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Pad Thai is considered Thailand's national dish and was promoted by the government in the mid-20th century to foster national identity and rice consumption. Nutritionally, its unique tamarind-based sauce provides a distinct sweet-and-sour flavor profile while contributing antioxidants.
