Calorie comparison
Egg vs Pasta
Per 100 grams, egg is the lighter choice by 3 calories, while egg 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 | Egg | Pasta |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 155 | 158 |
| Protein | 13 g | 5.8 g |
| Carbs | 1.1 g | 31 g |
| Fat | 11 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
🥚 Egg
1 large (50 g)
78 cal
6.5 g protein · 0.6 g carbs · 5.5 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, egg or pasta?
Per 100 g, egg has 155 calories and pasta has 158. Egg is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, egg or pasta?
Egg has 13 g of protein per 100 g; pasta has 5.8 g. Egg wins on protein.
Is egg 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 egg — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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