Amy's Thai Pad Thai
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Protein
- Saturated Fat
- Sodium
- Added Sugar
Verdict
Amy's Frozen Entrées, Pad Thai is a pre-prepared, plant-based noodle meal designed for quick heating. Its main strength is a solid protein content for a frozen entree, while its main tradeoff is a high amount of added sugar. Overall, it serves as a flavor-forward convenience meal for those needing a fast plant-based dinner.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair it with a side of steamed snap peas or a fresh cucumber salad to add more crisp vegetables to the meal.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a helpful amount of fiber and protein, though these positives are offset by a high concentration of added sugars and moderate sodium.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 410 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 10g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 760mg | 33% |
| Total Carbs | 68g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars | 23g | — |
| Added Sugars | 20g | 40% |
| Protein | 12g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 8% |
Ingredient Analysis
The meal is built from rice noodles, broccoli, and tofu, but the formulation relies on cane sugar and refined tapioca starch for taste and texture. The sauce, featuring tamari and tamarind extract, adds a layer of processing to the whole-food base.
Ingredients
Organic Rice Noodles (Organic Rice, Filtered Water, Organic Tapioca Starch), Organic Broccoli, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Tofu (Filtered Water, Organic Soybeans, Magnesium Chloride), Filtered Water, Organic Carrots, Organic Green Onions, Organic Tamari (Water, Organic Soybeans, Organic Alcohol [to preserve freshness], Salt), Organic Brown Rice Vinegar, Organic Cashews, Expeller Pressed High Oleic Safflower And/Or Sunflower Oil, Organic Red Onions, Paprika, Sea Salt, Tamarind Extract, Organic Garlic, Organic Distilled Vinegar, Black Pepper. Contains Soy and Tree Nuts (Cashews).
