Khao pad (Thai fried rice) calories
ข้าวผัด
Jasmine rice stir-fried with egg, pork or chicken, onion, tomato and Chinese kale, seasoned with fish sauce and soy sauce, and served with lime, cucumber and chilli fish sauce (prik nam pla).
Quick answer
A typical serving of Khao pad (Thai fried rice) (1 plate of pork fried rice with egg) has about 550 kcal. Most servings fall between 450 and 750 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 550 kcal
- Protein
- 24 g
- Carbs
- 65 g
- Fat
- 22 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 plate of pork fried rice with egg, about 300 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 550 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 24 g | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 65 g | 47% |
| Fat | 22 g | 36% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| Shrimp (khao pad goong) | 520 kcal |
| With a fried egg (kai dao) on top | 680 kcal |
| American fried rice (khao pad American) | 800 kcal |
What drives the calories
- Cooking oil gives most of the fat, and street stalls often use a lot of it.
- The rice gives about half of the calories.
- A Thai fried egg on top adds about 130 kcal.
How to make it lighter
- Ask for less oil (nam man noi).
- Choose shrimp or chicken instead of pork.
- Eat the cucumber, ask for more vegetables and leave some rice on the plate.
How to log Khao pad (Thai fried rice) in Nibbs
If you add a fried egg, check that Nibbs lists it as a separate item, because it can add about 130 kcal. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
Khao pad (Thai fried rice) calorie questions
How many calories are in Thai fried rice?
A plate of Thai pork fried rice (khao pad moo) with egg has about 550 kcal. Most plates fall between 450 and 750 kcal. Shrimp fried rice has about 520 kcal.
Is khao pad the same as nasi goreng?
No. Khao pad is seasoned with fish sauce and soy sauce and tastes light and salty. Nasi goreng uses sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), so it is darker and sweeter. A plate of each has about the same calories.
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