Pad Thai Paste
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 13 ingredients, including MSG. The nutrition score reflects high sugar and sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
074027500300
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size15 g
Amount per serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 180mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate 9g
3%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 1g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.2mg
1%
* 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.
Ingredients
13 listed · 3 flagged for reviewSUGAR, ONION, TAMARIND, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, DRIED SHRIMP, GARLIC, PEANUT, DRIED TURNIP, SALT, MALIC ACID, DRIED CHILI, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Pad Thai Paste's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Monosodium Glutamate.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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About our scores and this content
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