Which is healthier, Pasta or Rice (White)?

Rice (White) wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Pasta has 131 calories and 5g protein per 100g, while Rice (White) has 130 calories and 2.7g protein.

How many calories are in Pasta vs Rice (White)?

Pasta contains 131 calories per 100g, while Rice (White) contains 130 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Pasta or Rice (White)?

Pasta has more protein with 5g per 100g compared to 2.7g.

Pasta vs Rice (White)

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Pasta 3

6 Rice (White)

Grains vs Grains

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Pasta	Rice (White)	Better
Calories	131kcal	130kcal	Rice (White)
Protein	5g	2.7g	Pasta
Total Fat	1.1g	0.3g	Rice (White)
Carbohydrates	25g	28.2g	Rice (White)
Fiber	1.8g	0.4g	Pasta
Sugar	0.6g	0g	Rice (White)
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	7mg	10mg	Rice (White)
Iron	0.5mg	0.2mg	Pasta
Potassium	24mg	35mg	Rice (White)

Macronutrient Breakdown

Pasta

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

Rice (White)

Protein: 2.7g Fat: 0.3g Carbs: 28.2g

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.