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Chicken Pad Thai

Chicken Pad Thai nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'chicken'

Health ScoreModerate
70/100
Calories
157
Sugar
8g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐶❌

⚠️ DANGEROUS: Anemia (Red blood cell damage).
Ref: AKC
⚠️ DANGEROUS: Anemia (More potent than onion).
Ref: AKC
⚠️ SODIUM ION POISONING: Vomiting, seizures (in high doses).
Ref: Merck Vet
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Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅

Safe for consumption.

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Kid Friendly 👶✅

Kid-friendly ingredients.

Ingredient Decoder

High Risk Additives

Fish

One of the Top 9 Major Allergens. Unlike other allergies, fish allergies often develop in adulthood and can cause severe reactions.

Moderate Caution

Sesame

Recently added as the 9th Major Allergen in the US. Sesame is often hidden in 'natural flavors' or spice blends, making it dangerous for allergic individuals.

Canola Oil

A highly processed industrial oil extracted using hexane solvents, bleached, and deodorized. High in Omega-6s which can promote inflammation if not balanced with Omega-3s.

Full Ingredients List:

entrée: boneless white chicken (boneless white chicken, water, sugar, salt and baking soda), pad thai sauce (sugar, water, onion, canola oil, tahini paste [sesame seeds], fish sauce anchovy extract, salt], garlic, tomato paste, lime juice, rice wine vinegar, and contains 2% or less of: tamarind puree [tamarind pulp, water], corn starch, salt, paprika, oleoresin paprika, and spices), red bell pepper, bean sprout, green onion, carrot, and cilantro, rice noodle: rice, tapioca starch, sugar, salt, and cellulose gum, contains: fish (anchovy) and sesame,

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

Avoid

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Gluten-Free

OK

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Keto

Avoid

What you need to know

Fat in moderate quantity (5.24g)

Contains a moderate amount of fat. Consume as part of a balanced diet.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts

Saturated Fat in low quantity (0.714g)

Saturated fat in low quantity. Good for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in moderate quantity (7.62g)

Sugars in moderate quantity.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts

Salt in moderate quantity (1.48g)

Salt in moderate quantity.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • Convenient Snack

Cons & Warnings

  • Contains Fish

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

Sarah Jenkins, RDN

Sarah Jenkins, RDN

Registered Dietitian

"Sarah specializes in metabolic health and label decoding."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is Chicken Pad Thai truly good for you, or is it just clever marketing? We analyzed the nutritional density, ingredient safety, and processing levels using the CakeID Algorithm. With a calculated health score of 70/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Additive Watch: Critical Flags

The ingredient list reveals the presence of Fish. One of the Top 9 Major Allergens. Unlike other allergies, fish allergies often develop in adulthood and can cause severe reactions. For health-conscious consumers, this is a significant red flag that lowered the product's overall score.

Nutritional Balance

With only 8g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 10g of protein.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Chicken Pad Thai achieves a CakeID Score of 70/100.

Consume in Moderation: It's not a health hazard, but it shouldn't be a staple in your daily diet due to its processing level or nutritional density.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chicken Pad Thai healthy?
It depends on your goals. With a score of 70/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is Chicken Pad Thai Vegan?
No. Contains 'chicken'.
Does it contain harmful additives?
Yes, it contains Fish, which is flagged in our database.
Disclaimer: The information provided by CakeID is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Always consult a professional for dietary concerns.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 package

Amount per serving
Calories
157
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g6%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1000mg43%
Total Carbohydrate 18g7%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 10g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Potassium 0mg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Burn It Off

To burn off the 157 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

16
Run
20
Cycle
39
Walk

Sugar Visualization

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~2 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.