Calorie comparison
Pasta vs Whole Wheat Bread
Per 100 grams, pasta is the lighter choice by 89 calories, while whole wheat 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 | Whole Wheat Bread |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 | 247 |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 13 g |
| Carbs | 31 g | 41 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 3.4 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
🍞 Whole Wheat Bread
1 slice (32 g)
79 cal
4.2 g protein · 13.1 g carbs · 1.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, pasta or whole wheat bread?
Per 100 g, pasta has 158 calories and whole wheat bread has 247. Pasta is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, pasta or whole wheat bread?
Pasta has 5.8 g of protein per 100 g; whole wheat bread has 13 g. Whole Wheat Bread wins on protein.
Is pasta or whole wheat 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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