Which specific nutrients cause the Pad Thai to receive a Nutri‑Score of D?

The Nutri‑Score D rating is driven primarily by the relatively high sugar content (6.4 g) and salt level (1.2 g) per 100 g, which generate negative points that outweigh the modest benefits from protein and fiber.

How might the 6.4 g of sugars per 100 g affect a diabetic or weight‑management diet?

Six‑point‑four grams of sugar per 100 g can raise blood‑glucose levels quickly, so people managing diabetes or calorie intake should limit portion size and pair the dish with low‑sugar sides to balance the overall glycemic load.

Is this Pad Thai suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or peanut‑free diets?

No; the recipe includes chicken, egg, fish sauce and soy, and it contains gluten from wheat flour and peanuts, making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free or peanut‑free dietary restrictions.

Picard • 350 g

Pad thaï

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Pad Thai is a ready‑to‑heat one‑dish meal (PNNS groups: Composite foods, One‑dish meals) produced by Picard. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 3, providing 152 kcal, 5.4 g fat (0.9 g saturated), 6.4 g sugars, 1.2 g salt and 8.3 g protein per 100 g; sugar and salt are moderate, fat is slightly below the category average, while protein is above average. The product contains gluten, peanuts, soy and egg allergens and includes added sugar and citric‑acid (E330) as additives, which may be concerns for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal152 kcal

Fat5.4 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates17 g

Sugars6.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal, this Pad Thai has lower calories, fat, saturated fat and salt, but contains notably more sugar and slightly more protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Spécialité à base de riz et de tapioca cuite 24,6% [spécialité à base riz et de tapioca 15,9% (riz, tapioca, eau, sel), eau], haricot mungo 19,4%, filet de poulet cuit 10% (origine : France*), échalote 7,9%, oignon 6,3%, omelette cuite 5% [ŒUF entier de poule élevée en plein air (liquide pasteurisé)], sucre de canne, huile de tournesol, tofu cuit 3% (eau, SOJA), ciboule 2,7%, sauce SOJA [eau, graine de SOJA, sel, farine de BLÉ (GLUTEN)], préparation à base de tamarin 1,9% (tamarin, eau, sel), sauce POISSONS (POISSONS, sel, eau), CACAHUÈTE grillée salée 1,7% [CACAHUÈTE (ARACHIDE) grillée 1,6%, sel, farine de BLÉ (GLUTEN)], ciboulette, eau, purée de tomate double concentrée, purée d'ail, amidon de maïs, gingembre, sel, jus de citron vert à base de concentré (eau, jus de citron vert à base de concentré, pulpe de citron, acidifiant : acide citrique, extrait de citron vert), piment de Cayenne. * Issue d'animaux nés, élevés, abattus et transformés en France.

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