Pad thai vs sweet and sour pork: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: pad thai scores 32/100 and sweet and sour pork 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.
Pad thai
194 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 400 g
Sweet and sour pork
184 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving: 250 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even194 vs 184 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even9.3 vs 9.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberPad thai1.3 vs 0.6 g per 100 g
- Less sugarPad thai4.5 vs 7.6 g per 100 g
- More potassiumSweet and sour pork179 vs 230 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatPad thai1.4 vs 2.2 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Pad thai, 100 g | Sweet and sour pork, 100 g | Pad thai, 400 g | Sweet and sour pork, 250 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 194 kcal | 184 kcal | 776 kcal | 460 kcal |
| Protein | 9.3 g | 9.1 g | 37 g | 23 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23 g | 15 g | 92 g | 37 g |
| Sugars | 4.5 g | 7.6 g | 18 g | 19 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 0.6 g | 5.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 7.5 g | 9.7 g | 30 g | 24 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g | 2.2 g | 5.6 g | 5.6 g |
| Vitamin C | 3.9 mg | 17 mg | 16 mg | 42 mg |
| Vitamin A | 25 µg | 22 µg | 99 µg | 54 µg |
| Potassium | 179 mg | 230 mg | 717 mg | 574 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg | 0.6 mg | 4 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 17 mg | 365 mg | 42 mg |
| Magnesium | 33 mg | 15 mg | 131 mg | 39 mg |
| Sodium | 315 mg | 153 mg | 1260 mg | 383 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.