Penne arrabbiata vs spaghetti bolognese: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: penne arrabbiata scores 41/100 and spaghetti bolognese 38/100, 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.
Penne arrabbiata
129 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 410 g
Spaghetti bolognese
154 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 430 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesPenne arrabbiata129 vs 154 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinSpaghetti bolognese4 vs 8.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.8 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarSpaghetti bolognese2.8 vs 2.2 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even205 vs 227 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatPenne arrabbiata0.4 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Penne arrabbiata, 100 g | Spaghetti bolognese, 100 g | Penne arrabbiata, 410 g | Spaghetti bolognese, 430 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 129 kcal | 154 kcal | 529 kcal | 662 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 8.1 g | 17 g | 35 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g | 17 g | 90 g | 74 g |
| Sugars | 2.8 g | 2.2 g | 12 g | 9.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 1.3 g | 7.3 g | 5.6 g |
| Fat | 3 g | 5.4 g | 12 g | 23 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g | 1.9 g | 1.8 g | 8.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 5.6 mg | 2.9 mg | 23 mg | 12 mg |
| Vitamin A | 10 µg | 50 µg | 43 µg | 215 µg |
| Potassium | 205 mg | 227 mg | 842 mg | 975 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg | 1.1 mg | 4.2 mg | 4.7 mg |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 48 mg | 102 mg | 205 mg |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 22 mg | 97 mg | 95 mg |
| Sodium | 283 mg | 247 mg | 1161 mg | 1061 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.