Calorie comparison
Pasta vs Peanuts
Per 100 grams, pasta is the lighter choice by 409 calories, while peanuts 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 | Peanuts |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 | 567 |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 31 g | 16 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 49 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
🥜 Peanuts
1 oz (28 g)
159 cal
7.3 g protein · 4.5 g carbs · 13.7 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, pasta or peanuts?
Per 100 g, pasta has 158 calories and peanuts has 567. Pasta is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, pasta or peanuts?
Pasta has 5.8 g of protein per 100 g; peanuts has 26 g. Peanuts wins on protein.
Is pasta or peanuts 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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