Calorie comparison
Pasta vs White Bread
Per 100 grams, pasta is the lighter choice by 107 calories, while white 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 | White Bread |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 | 265 |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 9 g |
| Carbs | 31 g | 49 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 3.2 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
🍞 White Bread
1 slice (28 g)
74 cal
2.5 g protein · 13.7 g carbs · 0.9 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, pasta or white bread?
Per 100 g, pasta has 158 calories and white bread has 265. Pasta is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, pasta or white bread?
Pasta has 5.8 g of protein per 100 g; white bread has 9 g. White Bread wins on protein.
Is pasta or white 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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