Calorie comparison
Beef Chili vs Spaghetti Bolognese
Per 100 grams, beef chili is the lighter choice by 28 calories. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Beef Chili | Spaghetti Bolognese |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 110 | 138 |
| Protein | 7 g | 7 g |
| Carbs | 9 g | 16 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 5 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🌶️ Beef Chili
1 cup (253 g)
278 cal
17.7 g protein · 22.8 g carbs · 12.6 g fat
🍝 Spaghetti Bolognese
1 cup (250 g)
345 cal
17.5 g protein · 40 g carbs · 12.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, beef chili or spaghetti bolognese?
Per 100 g, beef chili has 110 calories and spaghetti bolognese has 138. Beef Chili is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beef chili or spaghetti bolognese?
Beef Chili has 7 g of protein per 100 g; spaghetti bolognese has 7 g. They're tied on protein.
Is beef chili or spaghetti bolognese better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward beef chili — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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