Calorie comparison
Mac And Cheese vs Tomato Soup
Per 100 grams, tomato soup is the lighter choice by 130 calories, while mac and cheese 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 | Mac And Cheese | Tomato Soup |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 | 34 |
| Protein | 6.7 g | 0.9 g |
| Carbs | 20 g | 6.7 g |
| Fat | 6.6 g | 0.6 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
🧀 Mac And Cheese
1 cup (198 g)
325 cal
13.3 g protein · 39.6 g carbs · 13.1 g fat
🍲 Tomato Soup
1 cup (245 g)
83 cal
2.2 g protein · 16.4 g carbs · 1.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, mac and cheese or tomato soup?
Per 100 g, mac and cheese has 164 calories and tomato soup has 34. Tomato Soup is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, mac and cheese or tomato soup?
Mac And Cheese has 6.7 g of protein per 100 g; tomato soup has 0.9 g. Mac And Cheese wins on protein.
Is mac and cheese or tomato soup 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 tomato soup — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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