Calorie comparison
Chicken Fried Rice vs Pasta
Per 100 grams, pasta is the lighter choice by 10 calories, while chicken fried rice delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Chicken Fried Rice | Pasta |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 | 158 |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 5.8 g |
| Carbs | 22 g | 31 g |
| Fat | 6 g | 0.9 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
🍚 Chicken Fried Rice
1 cup (198 g)
333 cal
12.9 g protein · 43.6 g carbs · 11.9 g fat
🍝 Pasta
1 cup cooked (140 g)
221 cal
8.1 g protein · 43.4 g carbs · 1.3 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, chicken fried rice or pasta?
Per 100 g, chicken fried rice has 168 calories and pasta has 158. Pasta is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, chicken fried rice or pasta?
Chicken Fried Rice has 6.5 g of protein per 100 g; pasta has 5.8 g. Chicken Fried Rice wins on protein.
Is chicken fried rice or pasta 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 pasta — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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