Calorie comparison
French Fries vs Pasta
Per 100 grams, pasta is the lighter choice by 116 calories, while pasta 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 | French Fries | Pasta |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 274 | 158 |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 5.8 g |
| Carbs | 37 g | 31 g |
| Fat | 13 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
🍟 French Fries
1 medium (117 g)
321 cal
4 g protein · 43.3 g carbs · 15.2 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, french fries or pasta?
Per 100 g, french fries has 274 calories and pasta has 158. Pasta is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, french fries or pasta?
French Fries has 3.4 g of protein per 100 g; pasta has 5.8 g. Pasta wins on protein.
Is french fries 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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