Calorie comparison
Pad Thai vs Spaghetti Bolognese
Per 100 grams, spaghetti bolognese is the lighter choice by 15 calories. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Pad Thai | Spaghetti Bolognese |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 153 | 138 |
| Protein | 7 g | 7 g |
| Carbs | 19 g | 16 g |
| Fat | 5.5 g | 5 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🍜 Pad Thai
1 cup (200 g)
306 cal
14 g protein · 38 g carbs · 11 g fat
🍝 Spaghetti Bolognese
1 cup (250 g)
345 cal
17.5 g protein · 40 g carbs · 12.5 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, pad thai or spaghetti bolognese?
Per 100 g, pad thai has 153 calories and spaghetti bolognese has 138. Spaghetti Bolognese is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, pad thai or spaghetti bolognese?
Pad Thai has 7 g of protein per 100 g; spaghetti bolognese has 7 g. They're tied on protein.
Is pad thai or spaghetti bolognese better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward spaghetti bolognese — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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