Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry)
22.0gprotein / 100g350 cal · 2.5g fat · $$ · Quality 0.75
Protein Cookie
18.0gprotein / 100g280 cal · 10.0g fat · $$$ · 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.
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 100g | Protein Pasta (legume-based, dry) | Protein Cookie |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22.0g | 18.0g |
| Calories | 350 | 280 |
| Fat | 2.5g | 10.0g |
| Carbs | 55.0g | 28.0g |
| Fiber | 11.0g | 6.0g |
| Quality score | 0.75 | 0.85 |
| Relative cost | $$ | $$$ |
| Prep time | 10 min | 0 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.