Head-to-head comparison

Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) vs Protein Cookie: Which Has More Protein?

On paper, Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) and Protein Cookie solve a similar problem — protein intake — but they get there differently enough to be worth a direct look.

Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry)

22.0gprotein / 100g

350 cal · 2.5g fat · $$ · Quality 0.75

Protein Cookie

18.0gprotein / 100g

280 cal · 10.0g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.85

Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) delivers a clearly higher protein density than Protein Cookie — 22.0g vs 18.0g per 100g, a gap of 4.0g that adds up fast across multiple servings.

Protein Cookie pulls ahead on protein quality specifically (lit_estimate, typically whey-based), even in categories where Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) wins on raw grams.

Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) is also the cheaper option ($$ vs $$$), which matters if you're eating either one regularly rather than occasionally.

If you're eating plant-based, this comparison is moot — Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) fits, Protein Cookie doesn't.

Verdict

The real deciding factor is dietary fit, not macros: choose Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) if you need it to be plant-based, choose Protein Cookie otherwise — the protein numbers are close enough that diet compatibility should lead.

Full nutrition comparison

Per 100gProtein Pasta (legume-based, dry)Protein Cookie
Protein22.0g18.0g
Calories350280
Fat2.5g10.0g
Carbs55.0g28.0g
Fiber11.0g6.0g
Quality score0.750.85
Relative cost$$$$$
Prep time10 min0 min

Frequently asked

Which has more protein, protein pasta (legume-based, dry) or protein cookie?

Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) has 22.0g of protein per 100g compared to Protein Cookie's 18.0g.

Which is lower in calories?

Protein Cookie is lower in calories per 100g, at 280 vs the other's 350.