Margherita pizza vs pesto pasta: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: margherita pizza scores 23/100 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.
Margherita pizza
264 kcal per 100 g. Half a pizza: 285 g
Pesto pasta
238 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 300 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even264 vs 238 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinMargherita pizza10 vs 6.6 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.7 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even0.9 vs 1 g per 100 g
- More potassiumMargherita pizza124 vs 109 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatPesto pasta3.6 vs 2.2 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Margherita pizza, 100 g | Pesto pasta, 100 g | Margherita pizza, 285 g | Pesto pasta, 300 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 264 kcal | 238 kcal | 752 kcal | 714 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g | 6.6 g | 28 g | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36 g | 26 g | 101 g | 78 g |
| Sugars | 0.9 g | 1 g | 2.5 g | 3.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 1.3 g | 4.8 g | 3.8 g |
| Fat | 8.9 g | 12 g | 25 g | 36 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 2.2 g | 10 g | 6.5 g |
| Vitamin C | 1.8 mg | 0.9 mg | 5 mg | 2.6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 44 µg | 20 µg | 124 µg | 59 µg |
| Potassium | 124 mg | 109 mg | 352 mg | 326 mg |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 0.8 mg | 6.9 mg | 2.4 mg |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 75 mg | 359 mg | 225 mg |
| Magnesium | 19 mg | 30 mg | 53 mg | 89 mg |
| Sodium | 482 mg | 264 mg | 1373 mg | 793 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.