Nasi goreng vs pad thai: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: nasi goreng scores 30/100 and pad thai 32/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Nasi goreng
153 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 450 g
Pad thai
194 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 400 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesNasi goreng153 vs 194 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinPad thai7.1 vs 9.3 g per 100 g
- More fiberPad thai0.5 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarNasi goreng2.4 vs 4.5 g per 100 g
- More potassiumPad thai151 vs 179 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatNasi goreng0.7 vs 1.4 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Nasi goreng, 100 g | Pad thai, 100 g | Nasi goreng, 450 g | Pad thai, 400 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 153 kcal | 194 kcal | 689 kcal | 776 kcal |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 9.3 g | 32 g | 37 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g | 23 g | 86 g | 92 g |
| Sugars | 2.4 g | 4.5 g | 11 g | 18 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 1.3 g | 2.4 g | 5.4 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 7.5 g | 23 g | 30 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 1.4 g | 3.3 g | 5.6 g |
| Vitamin C | 3.4 mg | 3.9 mg | 15 mg | 16 mg |
| Vitamin A | 23 µg | 25 µg | 103 µg | 99 µg |
| Potassium | 151 mg | 179 mg | 679 mg | 717 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 1 mg | 4.9 mg | 4 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 91 mg | 91 mg | 365 mg |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 33 mg | 79 mg | 131 mg |
| Sodium | 234 mg | 315 mg | 1052 mg | 1260 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.