Pasta vs Whole Wheat Bread
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Pasta is generally healthier
Pasta comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 4 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (131 vs 247), more protein (5.3g vs 3.6g), less sugar (0.6g vs 3.8g), less sodium (3mg vs 421mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Pasta
131 kcal
More Protein
Pasta
5.3g
More Fiber
Whole Wheat Bread
6.8g
Less Sugar
Pasta
0.6g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Pasta
131
Whole Wheat Bread
247
Proteinper 100g
Pasta
5.3g
Whole Wheat Bread
3.6g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Pasta
25g
Whole Wheat Bread
41g
Fatper 100g
Pasta
1.1g
Whole Wheat Bread
3.6g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
| Nutrient | Pasta | Whole Wheat Bread | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 131kcal✓ | 247kcal | -116.0kcal |
| Protein | 5.3g✓ | 3.6g | +1.7g |
| Carbohydrates | 25g✓ | 41g | -16.0g |
| Fat | 1.1g✓ | 3.6g | -2.5g |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 6.8g✓ | -5.0g |
| Sugar | 0.6g✓ | 3.8g | -3.2g |
| Sodium | 3mg✓ | 421mg | -418.0mg |
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Pasta
Per 100g:131 calories
Per cup (150g):197 calories
Per serving (85g):111 calories
Whole Wheat Bread
Per 100g:247 calories
Per cup (150g):371 calories
Per serving (85g):210 calories
Diet Compatibility
Pasta
VeganVegetarianLow-Sodium
Whole Wheat Bread
VeganVegetarian
When to Choose Pasta
- ✓Lower in calories (131 vs 247)
- ✓Higher in protein (5.3g vs 3.6g)
- ✓Lower in carbs (25g vs 41g)
- ✓Less sugar (0.6g vs 3.8g)
- ✓Lower sodium (3mg vs 421mg)
Common Uses
Side dishesBreakfastMeal baseEnergy food
When to Choose Whole Wheat Bread
- ✓More fiber (6.8g vs 1.8g)
Common Uses
Side dishesBreakfastMeal baseEnergy food