Calorie comparison
Pasta vs Tomato
Per 100 grams, tomato is the lighter choice by 140 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 | Tomato |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 | 18 |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 0.9 g |
| Carbs | 31 g | 3.9 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
🍅 Tomato
1 medium (123 g)
22 cal
1.1 g protein · 4.8 g carbs · 0.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, pasta or tomato?
Per 100 g, pasta has 158 calories and tomato has 18. Tomato is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, pasta or tomato?
Pasta has 5.8 g of protein per 100 g; tomato has 0.9 g. Pasta wins on protein.
Is pasta or tomato 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 tomato — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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