Which is healthier, Broccoli or Pasta?

Broccoli wins in 7 out of 10 nutritional categories. Broccoli has 34 calories and 2.8g protein per 100g, while Pasta has 131 calories and 5g protein.

How many calories are in Broccoli vs Pasta?

Broccoli contains 34 calories per 100g, while Pasta contains 131 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Broccoli or Pasta?

Pasta has more protein with 5g per 100g compared to 2.8g.

Broccoli vs Pasta

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Broccoli 7

3 Pasta

Vegetables vs Grains

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Broccoli	Pasta	Better
Calories	34kcal	131kcal	Broccoli
Protein	2.8g	5g	Pasta
Total Fat	0.4g	1.1g	Broccoli
Carbohydrates	6.6g	25g	Pasta
Fiber	2.6g	1.8g	Broccoli
Sugar	1.7g	0.6g	Pasta
Vitamin C	89.2mg	0mg	Broccoli
Calcium	47mg	7mg	Broccoli
Iron	0.7mg	0.5mg	Broccoli
Potassium	316mg	24mg	Broccoli

Macronutrient Breakdown

Broccoli

Protein: 2.8g Fat: 0.4g Carbs: 6.6g

Pasta

Protein: 5g Fat: 1.1g Carbs: 25g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.