Green Salad vs Thai Papaya Salad: Which Has Fewer Calories?
Green Salad with Dressing
per 1 plate
Thai Papaya Salad (Som Tam)
per 1 plate
Quick Summary
Som Tam has 33% fewer calories than green salad because the dressing contains no oil.
Som Tam has 33% fewer calories because the dressing contains no oil
Nutrition Comparison
| Green Salad with Dressing 1 plate | Thai Papaya Salad (Som Tam) 1 plate | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 | 120 ✓ |
| Protein | 3g | 3g |
| Carbs | 10g ✓ | 18g |
| Fat | 15g | 5g ✓ |
| Fiber | 3g | 4g ✓ |
Detailed Comparison
Thai papaya salad (Som Tam) has about 120 calories per serving while green salad with dressing has 180 calories. Many assume green salads are always low calorie, but dressings are often high in fat (oil, mayonnaise). Som Tam uses a dressing without oil, but watch out for added sugar and peanuts that increase calories. Order Som Tam with less sugar and no peanuts for very low calories.
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Scan with GinFitFrequently Asked Questions
How many calories in Som Tam Pu (crab)?
Som Tam Pu has about 80-100 calories per serving, lower than Thai style because it doesn't include peanuts or dried shrimp.
How to eat salad for weight loss?
Choose low-fat dressings or use fresh lime juice instead. Avoid creamy or mayonnaise-based dressings to cut calories by more than half.