Calorie comparison
Pasta vs Pepperoni Pizza
Per 100 grams, pasta is the lighter choice by 124 calories, while pepperoni pizza 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 | Pepperoni Pizza |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 | 282 |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12 g |
| Carbs | 31 g | 32 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 12 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
🍕 Pepperoni Pizza
1 slice (111 g)
313 cal
13.3 g protein · 35.5 g carbs · 13.3 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, pasta or pepperoni pizza?
Per 100 g, pasta has 158 calories and pepperoni pizza has 282. Pasta is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, pasta or pepperoni pizza?
Pasta has 5.8 g of protein per 100 g; pepperoni pizza has 12 g. Pepperoni Pizza wins on protein.
Is pasta or pepperoni pizza 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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