Köfte vs pesto pasta: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: köfte scores 24/100 and pesto pasta 23/100, 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.
Köfte
260 kcal per 100 g. 4 köfte (1 serving): 125 g
Pesto pasta
238 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 300 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even260 vs 238 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinKöfte20 vs 6.6 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.1 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even1.4 vs 1 g per 100 g
- More potassiumKöfte379 vs 109 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatPesto pasta5.8 vs 2.2 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Köfte, 100 g | Pesto pasta, 100 g | Köfte, 125 g | Pesto pasta, 300 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 260 kcal | 238 kcal | 325 kcal | 714 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g | 6.6 g | 25 g | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.4 g | 26 g | 11 g | 78 g |
| Sugars | 1.4 g | 1 g | 1.8 g | 3.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 1.3 g | 1.3 g | 3.8 g |
| Fat | 16 g | 12 g | 20 g | 36 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.8 g | 2.2 g | 7.3 g | 6.5 g |
| Vitamin C | 5.5 mg | 0.9 mg | 6.9 mg | 2.6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 27 µg | 20 µg | 34 µg | 59 µg |
| Potassium | 379 mg | 109 mg | 474 mg | 326 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 0.8 mg | 4 mg | 2.4 mg |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 75 mg | 58 mg | 225 mg |
| Magnesium | 28 mg | 30 mg | 35 mg | 89 mg |
| Sodium | 671 mg | 264 mg | 839 mg | 793 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.