Pesto pasta vs spaghetti bolognese: which is healthier?
Spaghetti bolognese is more nutrient-dense, scoring 38/100 against 23/100 for pesto pasta. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Pesto pasta
238 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 300 g
Spaghetti bolognese
154 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 430 g
Higher scoreWhich to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesSpaghetti bolognese238 vs 154 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinSpaghetti bolognese6.6 vs 8.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.3 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
- Less sugarPesto pasta1 vs 2.2 g per 100 g
- More potassiumSpaghetti bolognese109 vs 227 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even2.2 vs 1.9 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Pesto pasta, 100 g | Spaghetti bolognese, 100 g | Pesto pasta, 300 g | Spaghetti bolognese, 430 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 238 kcal | 154 kcal | 714 kcal | 662 kcal |
| Protein | 6.6 g | 8.1 g | 20 g | 35 g |
| Carbohydrates | 26 g | 17 g | 78 g | 74 g |
| Sugars | 1 g | 2.2 g | 3.1 g | 9.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 1.3 g | 3.8 g | 5.6 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 5.4 g | 36 g | 23 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g | 1.9 g | 6.5 g | 8.2 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 2.9 mg | 2.6 mg | 12 mg |
| Vitamin A | 20 µg | 50 µg | 59 µg | 215 µg |
| Potassium | 109 mg | 227 mg | 326 mg | 975 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 1.1 mg | 2.4 mg | 4.7 mg |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 48 mg | 225 mg | 205 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 22 mg | 89 mg | 95 mg |
| Sodium | 264 mg | 247 mg | 793 mg | 1061 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.