Calorie comparison
Grilled Cheese vs Pad Thai
Per 100 grams, pad thai is the lighter choice by 197 calories, while grilled cheese delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Grilled Cheese | Pad Thai |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 | 153 |
| Protein | 12 g | 7 g |
| Carbs | 30 g | 19 g |
| Fat | 21 g | 5.5 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🥪 Grilled Cheese
1 sandwich (122 g)
427 cal
14.6 g protein · 36.6 g carbs · 25.6 g fat
🍜 Pad Thai
1 cup (200 g)
306 cal
14 g protein · 38 g carbs · 11 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, grilled cheese or pad thai?
Per 100 g, grilled cheese has 350 calories and pad thai has 153. Pad Thai is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, grilled cheese or pad thai?
Grilled Cheese has 12 g of protein per 100 g; pad thai has 7 g. Grilled Cheese wins on protein.
Is grilled cheese or pad thai better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward pad thai — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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