Which is healthier, Pesto or Rice (White)?

Pesto wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Pesto has 387 calories and 5g protein per 100g, while Rice (White) has 130 calories and 2.7g protein.

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

Pesto contains 387 calories per 100g, while Rice (White) contains 130 calories per 100g.

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

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

Pesto vs Rice (White)

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Pesto 6

4 Rice (White)

Condiments vs Grains

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Pesto	Rice (White)	Better
Calories	387kcal	130kcal	Rice (White)
Protein	5g	2.7g	Pesto
Total Fat	37g	0.3g	Rice (White)
Carbohydrates	7g	28.2g	Rice (White)
Fiber	1.5g	0.4g	Pesto
Sugar	1.3g	0g	Rice (White)
Vitamin C	4mg	0mg	Pesto
Calcium	200mg	10mg	Pesto
Iron	2mg	0.2mg	Pesto
Potassium	155mg	35mg	Pesto

Macronutrient Breakdown

Pesto

Protein: 5g Fat: 37g Carbs: 7g

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.