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Green bean vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Green bean and Pasta?

  • Green bean is higher in Vitamin C, yet Pasta is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pasta's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 11% more.

We used Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Potassium +508.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Manganese +27.2%
Contains more Iron +75.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.2%
Contains more Zinc +124%
Contains more Copper +63.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Potassium +508.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Manganese +27.2%
Contains more Iron +75.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.2%
Contains more Zinc +124%
Contains more Copper +63.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +3065%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.3%
Contains more Folate +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3065%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.3%
Contains more Folate +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +30.1%
Contains more Other +135.5%
Contains more Protein +172.5%
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Carbs +216.4%
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Water +30.1%
Contains more Other +135.5%
Contains more Protein +172.5%
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Carbs +216.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1027.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.9%
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1027.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Green bean Pasta
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Green bean Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 4.68g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 1.89g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 0.28g 1.05g Pasta
Carbs 7.88g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 35kcal 131kcal Pasta
Sugar 3.63g Pasta
Fiber 3.2g Green bean
Calcium 44mg 6mg Green bean
Iron 0.65mg 1.14mg Pasta
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 29mg 63mg Pasta
Potassium 146mg 24mg Green bean
Sodium 1mg 6mg Green bean
Zinc 0.25mg 0.56mg Pasta
Copper 0.057mg 0.093mg Pasta
Manganese 0.285mg 0.224mg Green bean
Selenium 0.2µg Green bean
Vitamin A 633IU 20IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 6µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.46mg Green bean
Vitamin C 9.7mg 0mg Green bean
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.614mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.074mg 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.034mg Green bean
Folate 33µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 47.9µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.082mg 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.116mg 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.091mg 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.023mg 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.069mg 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.093mg 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.035mg 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Green bean
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.15g Green bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.124g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 0.429g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Green bean Pasta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Green bean
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Green bean
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Green bean
Green bean is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/nutrients
  2. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.