Pasta vs penne arrabbiata: which is healthier?
Penne arrabbiata is more nutrient-dense, scoring 41/100 against 34/100 for pasta. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Pasta
158 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup cooked: 140 g
Penne arrabbiata
129 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 410 g
Higher scoreWhich to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesPenne arrabbiata158 vs 129 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinPasta5.8 vs 4 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.8 vs 1.8 g per 100 g
- Less sugarPasta0.6 vs 2.8 g per 100 g
- More potassiumPenne arrabbiata44 vs 205 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even0.2 vs 0.4 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Pasta, 100 g | Penne arrabbiata, 100 g | Pasta, 140 g | Penne arrabbiata, 410 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 kcal | 129 kcal | 221 kcal | 529 kcal |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 4 g | 8.1 g | 17 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31 g | 22 g | 43 g | 90 g |
| Sugars | 0.6 g | 2.8 g | 0.8 g | 12 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 1.8 g | 2.5 g | 7.3 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 3 g | 1.3 g | 12 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.4 g | 0.2 g | 1.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 5.6 mg | 0 mg | 23 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 10 µg | 0 µg | 43 µg |
| Potassium | 44 mg | 205 mg | 62 mg | 842 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 1 mg | 1.8 mg | 4.2 mg |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 25 mg | 9.8 mg | 102 mg |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 24 mg | 25 mg | 97 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 283 mg | 1.4 mg | 1161 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.