Eggplant parmigiana vs penne arrabbiata: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: eggplant parmigiana scores 39/100 and penne arrabbiata 41/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Eggplant parmigiana
181 kcal per 100 g. 1 portion: 280 g
Penne arrabbiata
129 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 410 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesPenne arrabbiata181 vs 129 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinEggplant parmigiana6.3 vs 4 g per 100 g
- More fiberEggplant parmigiana2.7 vs 1.8 g per 100 g
- Less sugarPenne arrabbiata4.2 vs 2.8 g per 100 g
- More potassiumEggplant parmigiana292 vs 205 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatPenne arrabbiata4.2 vs 0.4 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Eggplant parmigiana, 100 g | Penne arrabbiata, 100 g | Eggplant parmigiana, 280 g | Penne arrabbiata, 410 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 181 kcal | 129 kcal | 507 kcal | 529 kcal |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 4 g | 18 g | 17 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.6 g | 22 g | 21 g | 90 g |
| Sugars | 4.2 g | 2.8 g | 12 g | 12 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 1.8 g | 7.5 g | 7.3 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 3 g | 41 g | 12 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.2 g | 0.4 g | 12 g | 1.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 5.8 mg | 5.6 mg | 16 mg | 23 mg |
| Vitamin A | 43 µg | 10 µg | 122 µg | 43 µg |
| Potassium | 292 mg | 205 mg | 818 mg | 842 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 1 mg | 2.6 mg | 4.2 mg |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 25 mg | 430 mg | 102 mg |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 24 mg | 65 mg | 97 mg |
| Sodium | 353 mg | 283 mg | 987 mg | 1161 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.