Moussaka vs pesto pasta: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: moussaka 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.
Moussaka
158 kcal per 100 g. 1 square: 300 g
Pesto pasta
238 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 300 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesMoussaka158 vs 238 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even6.4 vs 6.6 g per 100 g
- More fiberMoussaka1.8 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarPesto pasta3.7 vs 1 g per 100 g
- More potassiumMoussaka243 vs 109 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatPesto pasta4.8 vs 2.2 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Moussaka, 100 g | Pesto pasta, 100 g | Moussaka, 300 g | Pesto pasta, 300 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 kcal | 238 kcal | 474 kcal | 714 kcal |
| Protein | 6.4 g | 6.6 g | 19 g | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.6 g | 26 g | 23 g | 78 g |
| Sugars | 3.7 g | 1 g | 11 g | 3.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 1.3 g | 5.5 g | 3.8 g |
| Fat | 11 g | 12 g | 34 g | 36 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.8 g | 2.2 g | 14 g | 6.5 g |
| Vitamin C | 3.8 mg | 0.9 mg | 11 mg | 2.6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 47 µg | 20 µg | 141 µg | 59 µg |
| Potassium | 243 mg | 109 mg | 729 mg | 326 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 0.8 mg | 2.4 mg | 2.4 mg |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 75 mg | 211 mg | 225 mg |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 30 mg | 53 mg | 89 mg |
| Sodium | 219 mg | 264 mg | 656 mg | 793 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.