ramen noodles or whole wheat pasta: Which has fewer calories?

Q: ramen noodles or whole wheat pasta: Which has fewer calories?

whole wheat pasta: 348 vs 371 kcal / 100 g (source TACO/USDA). Swapping instant noodles for whole-wheat pasta cuts the pack’s sodium and adds fiber and protein. Make your own broth with soy sauce and veg — better flavor, and you control the salt.

more fiber

Swap ramen noodles
for whole wheat pasta

Swapping instant noodles for whole-wheat pasta cuts the pack’s sodium and adds fiber and protein. Make your own broth with soy sauce and veg — better flavor, and you control the salt.

Side by side (per 100 g)

Both options’ macros with TACO/USDA sourcing. The difference is shown neutrally — the real win is in the badge above.

01ramen noodles371 kcal/100g

02whole wheat pasta348 kcal/100g

per 100 g	ramen noodles	whole wheat pasta	difference
Calories	371	348	−23
Protein	10g	14g	+4g
Carbs	77.9g	71g	−6.9g
Fiber●	2.9g	—	—
Fat	1.3g	2.5g	+1.2g

source: TACO/USDA

What changes in flavor and texture

ramen noodleswhole wheat pasta

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See the ingredient: ramen noodles See the ingredient: whole wheat pasta

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