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Pad Kra Pao (basil chicken, with rice)
A solid protein hit, but the rice or noodles stack up, a smart choice when you order it right.
Built mostly on refined carbs like white rice or noodles, so it raises blood sugar quickly. Pair it with protein, vegetables or fibre to slow the spike. General guide, not medical advice.
🍗 Protein Density
Based on protein per 100 calories
Good Choice
Coach Tip
Good protein. Ask for less oil and a fried egg for more protein.
Chin Hock TanFounder & CoachEat it smarter
- ✓Ask for less rice or noodles to cut the carbs
- ✓Go easy on the oily gravy or fried bits
- ✓Add a side of vegetables for fullness
- ✓Drink water or kopi kosong instead of a sweet drink
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Pad Kra Pao (basil chicken, with rice) shows up on menus from the kopitiam to the food court, so the calories are worth knowing. A normal serving lands around 620 calories, though it can run from 558 to 682 depending on the stall, the portion and how it is cooked. At 30g of protein it gives you a decent amount to stay full.
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Common questions
How many calories are in Pad Kra Pao (basil chicken, with rice)?›
A typical serving of Pad Kra Pao (basil chicken, with rice) has about 620 calories, usually somewhere between 558 and 682 depending on the stall and portion size.
Is Pad Kra Pao (basil chicken, with rice) good for weight loss?›
Pad Kra Pao (basil chicken, with rice) can fit a weight-loss plan in moderation. Watch the portion, mind what you pair it with, and the 30g of protein will help you stay full.
What are the macros in Pad Kra Pao (basil chicken, with rice)?›
One serving of Pad Kra Pao (basil chicken, with rice) has roughly 30g protein, 72g carbs and 22g fat, for about 620 calories in total.
Nutrition information is based on typical recipes and publicly available data. Actual values may vary.
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