Calorie comparison
Pasta vs Sourdough Bread
Per 100 grams, pasta is the lighter choice by 131 calories, while sourdough bread 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 | Sourdough Bread |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 | 289 |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12 g |
| Carbs | 31 g | 56 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 1.8 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
🍞 Sourdough Bread
1 slice (36 g)
104 cal
4.3 g protein · 20.2 g carbs · 0.6 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, pasta or sourdough bread?
Per 100 g, pasta has 158 calories and sourdough bread has 289. Pasta is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, pasta or sourdough bread?
Pasta has 5.8 g of protein per 100 g; sourdough bread has 12 g. Sourdough Bread wins on protein.
Is pasta or sourdough bread 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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