Calorie comparison
Mac And Cheese vs Pad Thai
Per 100 grams, pad thai is the lighter choice by 11 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 | Mac And Cheese | Pad Thai |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 | 153 |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 7 g |
| Carbs | 20 g | 19 g |
| Fat | 6.6 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
🧀 Mac And Cheese
1 cup (198 g)
325 cal
13.3 g protein · 39.6 g carbs · 13.1 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, mac and cheese or pad thai?
Per 100 g, mac and cheese has 164 calories and pad thai has 153. Pad Thai is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, mac and cheese or pad thai?
Mac And Cheese has 6.7 g of protein per 100 g; pad thai has 7 g. Pad Thai wins on protein.
Is mac and 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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