Calorie comparison
Pasta vs Peanut Butter
Per 100 grams, pasta is the lighter choice by 430 calories, while peanut butter 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 | Pasta | Peanut Butter |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 | 588 |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 25 g |
| Carbs | 31 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 50 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
🍝 Pasta
1 cup cooked (140 g)
221 cal
8.1 g protein · 43.4 g carbs · 1.3 g fat
🥜 Peanut Butter
2 tbsp (32 g)
188 cal
8 g protein · 6.4 g carbs · 16 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, pasta or peanut butter?
Per 100 g, pasta has 158 calories and peanut butter has 588. Pasta is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, pasta or peanut butter?
Pasta has 5.8 g of protein per 100 g; peanut butter has 25 g. Peanut Butter wins on protein.
Is pasta or peanut butter 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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