Which is healthier, Fried Rice or Pasta?

Pasta wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Fried Rice has 163 calories and 4.7g protein per 100g, while Pasta has 131 calories and 5g protein.

How many calories are in Fried Rice vs Pasta?

Fried Rice contains 163 calories per 100g, while Pasta contains 131 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Fried Rice or Pasta?

Pasta has more protein with 5g per 100g compared to 4.7g.

Fried Rice vs Pasta

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Fried Rice 4

6 Pasta

Fast Food vs Grains

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Fried Rice	Pasta	Better
Calories	163kcal	131kcal	Pasta
Protein	4.7g	5g	Pasta
Total Fat	5.5g	1.1g	Pasta
Carbohydrates	24g	25g	Pasta
Fiber	1g	1.8g	Pasta
Sugar	1.5g	0.6g	Pasta
Vitamin C	1.5mg	0mg	Fried Rice
Calcium	20mg	7mg	Fried Rice
Iron	1mg	0.5mg	Fried Rice
Potassium	90mg	24mg	Fried Rice

Macronutrient Breakdown

Fried Rice

Protein: 4.7g Fat: 5.5g Carbs: 24g

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.