Which is healthier, Chicken Breast or Pasta?

Chicken Breast wins in 5 out of 10 nutritional categories. Chicken Breast has 165 calories and 31g protein per 100g, while Pasta has 131 calories and 5g protein.

How many calories are in Chicken Breast vs Pasta?

Chicken Breast contains 165 calories per 100g, while Pasta contains 131 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Chicken Breast or Pasta?

Chicken Breast has more protein with 31g per 100g compared to 5g.

Chicken Breast vs Pasta

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Chicken Breast 5

4 Pasta

Poultry vs Grains

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Chicken Breast	Pasta	Better
Calories	165kcal	131kcal	Pasta
Protein	31g	5g	Chicken Breast
Total Fat	3.6g	1.1g	Pasta
Carbohydrates	0g	25g	Pasta
Fiber	0g	1.8g	Pasta
Sugar	0g	0.6g	Chicken Breast
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	15mg	7mg	Chicken Breast
Iron	1mg	0.5mg	Chicken Breast
Potassium	256mg	24mg	Chicken Breast

Macronutrient Breakdown

Chicken Breast

Protein: 31g Fat: 3.6g Carbs: 0g

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.