Which is healthier, Butter or Pasta?

Pasta wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Butter has 717 calories and 0.9g protein per 100g, while Pasta has 131 calories and 5g protein.

How many calories are in Butter vs Pasta?

Butter contains 717 calories per 100g, while Pasta contains 131 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Butter or Pasta?

Pasta has more protein with 5g per 100g compared to 0.9g.

Butter vs Pasta

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

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Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Butter	Pasta	Better
Calories	717kcal	131kcal	Pasta
Protein	0.9g	5g	Pasta
Total Fat	81.1g	1.1g	Pasta
Carbohydrates	0.1g	25g	Pasta
Fiber	0g	1.8g	Pasta
Sugar	0.1g	0.6g	Butter
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	24mg	7mg	Butter
Iron	0mg	0.5mg	Pasta
Potassium	24mg	24mg	Tie

Macronutrient Breakdown

Butter

Protein: 0.9g Fat: 81.1g Carbs: 0.1g

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.

Butter vs Pasta — Key Takeaway

Pasta has 586 fewer calories per 100g than Butter, making it the lighter option. For protein, Pasta leads with 5g per 100g.

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