Noodle Soup vs Dry Noodles: Which Has Fewer Calories?
🏆 Thai Noodle Soup - Lower Calories
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Thai Noodle Soup
per 1 bowl
350
Calories
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Dry Noodles
per 1 bowl
420
Calories
Quick Summary
Noodle soup has 70 fewer calories than dry noodles because dry style uses more oil and sauces.
Noodle soup has 17% fewer calories
Nutrition Comparison
| Thai Noodle Soup 1 bowl | Dry Noodles 1 bowl | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 ✓ | 420 |
| Protein | 20g | 20g |
| Carbs | 45g ✓ | 50g |
| Fat | 10g ✓ | 16g |
| Fiber | 2g | 2g |
Detailed Comparison
One bowl of noodle soup has 350 calories while dry noodles have 420 calories - a 70 calorie or 17% difference. The main reason is that dry noodles contain more fried garlic oil and seasoning sauces, resulting in 60% more fat (16g vs 10g). For weight loss, always choose the soup version.
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Scan with GinFitFrequently Asked Questions
Why do dry noodles have more calories?
They contain more fried garlic oil, oyster sauce, and seasoning sauces with added sugar.
Which noodle type has the fewest calories?
Thin rice noodles and rice vermicelli are similar. Shirataki (konjac) noodles have almost zero calories.