Calorie comparison
Pasta vs Rice Noodles
Per 100 grams, rice noodles is the lighter choice by 50 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 | Rice Noodles |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 | 108 |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Carbs | 31 g | 25 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 0.2 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
🍜 Rice Noodles
1 cup cooked (176 g)
190 cal
3.2 g protein · 44 g carbs · 0.4 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, pasta or rice noodles?
Per 100 g, pasta has 158 calories and rice noodles has 108. Rice Noodles is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, pasta or rice noodles?
Pasta has 5.8 g of protein per 100 g; rice noodles has 1.8 g. Pasta wins on protein.
Is pasta or rice noodles 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 rice noodles — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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