Calories in Pad See Ew
A typical pad see ew is 550-700 kcal per serving. Wide rice noodles, soy sauce, eggs, and Chinese broccoli — calorie content driven by oil and sauce.
Nutrition by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Carbs (g) | Protein (g) | Fat (g) | Fiber (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant pad see ew with chicken (~400g) | 650 | 90 | 28 | 18 | — |
| Restaurant pad see ew with beef (~400g) | 690 | 88 | 32 | 22 | — |
| Half portion (~200g) | 325 | 45 | 14 | 9 | — |
| 100g pad see ew | 163 | 22 | 7 | 5 | — |
About these numbers
Pad see ew is similar to pad thai in calorie content — wide rice noodles stir-fried with soy sauce, oil, and protein. The sauce is less sugar-heavy than pad thai (more savory soy-based) but the oil and noodle content keep calorie density high. Restaurant portions typically exceed 650 kcal.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many calories in pad see ew?
- Restaurant serving: 650-700 kcal depending on protein. Half portion: 325 kcal. The wide noodles and cooking oil are the main calorie sources.
- Pad thai vs pad see ew?
- Pad thai: 750-900 kcal per serving (sweeter, more sauce). Pad see ew: 650-700 kcal (less sugar, similar oil). Pad see ew is marginally lower-calorie. Both are calorie-dense for restaurant portions.
- Is pad see ew good for weight loss?
- Challenging at restaurant portions. 650 kcal is over 30% of a 1,800 kcal target in one dish. For weight loss: order smaller portions, share, or take half home.
- Lower-calorie alternative?
- Stir-fried vegetables with protein over brown rice (~500 kcal) is leaner. Or pad see ew with extra vegetables and reduced noodle portion. Restaurant: ask for less oil, more vegetables.
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