Hot and sour soup vs penne arrabbiata: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: hot and sour soup scores 44/100 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.

Hot and sour soup

44/100Moderate nutrient density

73 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 300 g

Penne arrabbiata

41/100Moderate nutrient density

129 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 410 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesHot and sour soup73 vs 129 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinHot and sour soup6.1 vs 4 g per 100 g
  • More fiberPenne arrabbiata0.6 vs 1.8 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarHot and sour soup1.4 vs 2.8 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumPenne arrabbiata166 vs 205 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatAbout even0.6 vs 0.4 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientHot and sour soup, 100 gPenne arrabbiata, 100 gHot and sour soup, 300 gPenne arrabbiata, 410 g
Calories73 kcal129 kcal219 kcal529 kcal
Protein6.1 g4 g18 g17 g
Carbohydrates5.7 g22 g17 g90 g
Sugars1.4 g2.8 g4.3 g12 g
Fiber0.6 g1.8 g1.6 g7.3 g
Fat2.9 g3 g8.8 g12 g
Saturated fat0.6 g0.4 g1.9 g1.8 g
Vitamin C0.6 mg5.6 mg1.6 mg23 mg
Vitamin A7.6 µg10 µg23 µg43 µg
Potassium166 mg205 mg499 mg842 mg
Iron0.7 mg1 mg2.1 mg4.2 mg
Calcium86 mg25 mg259 mg102 mg
Magnesium16 mg24 mg47 mg97 mg
Sodium245 mg283 mg735 mg1161 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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