Chicken Pad Thai vs Rice Noodle
Overall, Rice Noodle has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Chicken Pad Thai | Rice Noodle |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | — |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 157 kcal | 360 kcal |
| Fat | 5.2 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 7.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 1 g | 1 g |
| Protein | 9.5 g | 6 g |
| Additives | 4 | 0 |
| Allergens | Fish, Sesame seeds | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Chicken Pad Thai has 56% fewer calories (157 kcal vs 360 kcal).
- Rice Noodle has no fat, while Chicken Pad Thai has 5.2 g.
- Rice Noodle has no saturated fat, while Chicken Pad Thai has 0.7 g.
- Rice Noodle has 98% less sugar (0.2 g vs 7.6 g).
- Rice Noodle has 32% less salt (1 g vs 1.5 g).
- Chicken Pad Thai has 37% more protein (9.5 g vs 6 g).
- Rice Noodle is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Chicken Pad Thai lists: Fish, Sesame seeds.
Ingredients
Chicken Pad Thai
entrée: boneless white chicken (boneless white chicken, water, sugar, salt and baking soda), pad thai sauce (sugar, water, onion, canola oil, tahini paste [sesame seeds], fish sauce anchovy extract, salt], garlic, tomato paste, lime juice, rice wine vinegar, and contains 2% or less of: tamarind puree [tamarind pulp, water], corn starch, salt, paprika, oleoresin paprika, and spices), red bell pepper, bean sprout, green onion, carrot, and cilantro, rice noodle: rice, tapioca starch, sugar, salt, and cellulose gum, contains: fish (anchovy) and sesame,
Rice Noodle
Riz 97%, eau, sel.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Chicken Pad Thai or Rice Noodle?
Overall, Rice Noodle has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Chicken Pad Thai has fewer calories: 157 kcal versus 360 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Rice Noodle has less sugar: 0.2 g versus 7.6 g per 100 g.