Instant noodles (prepared) vs Spaghetti with tomato sauce
Spaghetti with tomato sauce counts toward 30 plants a week; Instant noodles (prepared) doesn't.
| Instant noodles (prepared) | Spaghetti with tomato sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein · per 100 g | 1.5 g | 4.0 g |
| Carbs · per 100 g | 9.0 g | 24.0 g |
| Fat · per 100 g | 2.6 g | 1.8 g |
| Fiber · per 100 g | 0.4 g | 1.9 g |
| Energy · per 100 g | 66.0 kcal | 130 kcal |
| Protein · per 100 kcal | 2.3 g | 3.1 g |
| To hit 30 g protein | 1961 g · 1294 kcal | 750 g · 975 kcal |
The same three numbers, drawn
What 30 g of protein looks like on a plate
Where the calories come from
The one-line verdict: Spaghetti with tomato sauce delivers 1.3× the protein per calorie of Instant noodles (prepared) (3.1 g vs 2.3 g per 100 kcal).
More protein / 100 g: Spaghetti with tomato sauceMore fiber / 100 g: Spaghetti with tomato sauceLighter per 100 g: Instant noodlesSmaller 30 g portion: Spaghetti with tomato sauce
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Bold marks the better side of each row. "Per 100 kcal" answers the density question — which food delivers more protein for the energy it costs. Portion row is computed live from the same USDA base values shown on each food page.