Greek salad vs penne arrabbiata: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: Greek salad 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.
Greek salad
102 kcal per 100 g. 1 side bowl: 280 g
Penne arrabbiata
129 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 410 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesGreek salad102 vs 129 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinPenne arrabbiata3.2 vs 4 g per 100 g
- More fiberPenne arrabbiata0.9 vs 1.8 g per 100 g
- Less sugarGreek salad1.7 vs 2.8 g per 100 g
- More potassiumPenne arrabbiata153 vs 205 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatPenne arrabbiata3.1 vs 0.4 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Greek salad, 100 g | Penne arrabbiata, 100 g | Greek salad, 280 g | Penne arrabbiata, 410 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 102 kcal | 129 kcal | 286 kcal | 529 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 4 g | 8.8 g | 17 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.2 g | 22 g | 12 g | 90 g |
| Sugars | 1.7 g | 2.8 g | 4.9 g | 12 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 1.8 g | 2.5 g | 7.3 g |
| Fat | 8.5 g | 3 g | 24 g | 12 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.1 g | 0.4 g | 8.6 g | 1.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 13 mg | 5.6 mg | 37 mg | 23 mg |
| Vitamin A | 41 µg | 10 µg | 114 µg | 43 µg |
| Potassium | 153 mg | 205 mg | 428 mg | 842 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 1 mg | 2 mg | 4.2 mg |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 25 mg | 288 mg | 102 mg |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 24 mg | 34 mg | 97 mg |
| Sodium | 313 mg | 283 mg | 875 mg | 1161 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.