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Calorie Breakdown Of Pad Thai

Pad Thai is a dense, high-energy dish driven largely by the sugar in the tamarind sauce, the rice noodles, and the crushed peanuts.

NUTR: Standard restaurant Pad Thai (approx. 16 oz portion) | 780 calories
STAT: Fat | 32 g (5 g sat)
STAT: Carbs | 105 g (4 g fiber)
STAT: Protein | 20 g
STAT: Sodium | 1,450 mg
NOTE: Figures are estimates based on typical restaurant preparation; the sauce and peanuts are the primary calorie drivers.

Reducing the amount of sugar in the sauce or opting for more sprouts and tofu instead of excess noodles can help lower the calorie density.

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