Calorie comparison
Pad Thai vs Ramen
Per 100 grams, ramen is the lighter choice by 65 calories, while pad thai 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 | Pad Thai | Ramen |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 153 | 88 |
| Protein | 7 g | 4 g |
| Carbs | 19 g | 12 g |
| Fat | 5.5 g | 2.5 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
🍜 Pad Thai
1 cup (200 g)
306 cal
14 g protein · 38 g carbs · 11 g fat
🍜 Ramen
1 bowl (500 g)
440 cal
20 g protein · 60 g carbs · 12.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, pad thai or ramen?
Per 100 g, pad thai has 153 calories and ramen has 88. Ramen is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, pad thai or ramen?
Pad Thai has 7 g of protein per 100 g; ramen has 4 g. Pad Thai wins on protein.
Is pad thai or ramen 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 ramen — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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