Calorie comparison
Pasta vs Ramen
Per 100 grams, ramen is the lighter choice by 70 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 | Pasta | Ramen |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 | 88 |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 4 g |
| Carbs | 31 g | 12 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 2.5 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
🍜 Ramen
1 bowl (500 g)
440 cal
20 g protein · 60 g carbs · 12.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, pasta or ramen?
Per 100 g, pasta has 158 calories and ramen has 88. Ramen is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, pasta or ramen?
Pasta has 5.8 g of protein per 100 g; ramen has 4 g. Pasta wins on protein.
Is pasta or ramen 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 ramen — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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