Is pad thai keto?

Pad thai

Not keto No — pad thai is not keto-friendly.

Rice noodles plus a sauce made with sugar and tamarind put a takeout order at about 71 g net carbs. Thai curries with coconut milk (no rice) are usually lower.

Nutrition per serving

1 order (about 2 cups) · 447 g
Net carbs
71g
Calories
729kcal
Protein
42g
Fat
29g
Total carbs
75 g
Fiber
4.5 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 353%

About 31.6 g of pad thai adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 7% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for pad thai
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories729 kcal163 kcal
Total carbohydrate75 g17 g
Dietary fiber4.5 g1 g
Net carbs71 g16 g
Protein42 g9.3 g
Fat29 g6.5 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is pad thai keto?

No — pad thai is not keto-friendly. Rice noodles plus a sauce made with sugar and tamarind put a takeout order at about 71 g net carbs. Thai curries with coconut milk (no rice) are usually lower.

How many net carbs are in pad thai?

1 order (about 2 cups) (447 g) of pad thai has about 71 g net carbs (75 g total carbs minus 4.5 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 16 g net carbs.

How much pad thai can I eat on keto?

About 31.6 g of pad thai adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 7% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 353% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for pad thai?

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Source: Calculated from USDA SR Legacy ingredients for a typical recipe: rice noodles, chicken, egg, bean sprouts, peanuts, oil, sugar, fish sauce, tamarind and scallions. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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