Cereal vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Cereal and Pasta
- Pasta has less Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Manganese.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 507% more.
- Pasta is lower in Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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.
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Calcium
+66.7%
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Iron
+2887.7%
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Phosphorus
+22.2%
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Potassium
+337.5%
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Zinc
+1257.1%
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Copper
+47.3%
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Manganese
+252.7%
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Sodium
-99.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
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Calcium
+66.7%
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Iron
+2887.7%
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Phosphorus
+22.2%
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Potassium
+337.5%
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Zinc
+1257.1%
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Copper
+47.3%
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Manganese
+252.7%
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Sodium
-99.2%
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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Vitamin A
+13860%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+2908.6%
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Vitamin B2
+2480%
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Vitamin B3
+2885.9%
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Vitamin B5
+23.5%
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Vitamin B6
+17505.9%
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Vitamin A
+13860%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+2908.6%
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Vitamin B2
+2480%
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Vitamin B3
+2885.9%
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Vitamin B5
+23.5%
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Vitamin B6
+17505.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+17.7%
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Carbs
+248.4%
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+619.4%
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Water
+1713.8%
Equal in Fats - 1.05
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Protein
+17.7%
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+248.4%
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+619.4%
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+1713.8%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+64.5%
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Saturated Fat
-42.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+21.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+64.5%
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Saturated Fat
-42.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+21.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 85.45g | 24.93g |
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| Protein | 6.06g | 5.15g |
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| Fats | 1.08g | 1.05g |
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| Carbs | 86.85g | 24.93g |
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| Calories | 378kcal | 131kcal |
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| Fructose | 0.26g |
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| Sugar | 10.35g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 6mg |
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| Iron | 34.06mg | 1.14mg |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 77mg | 63mg |
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| Potassium | 105mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 795mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 7.6mg | 0.56mg |
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| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.093mg |
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| Manganese | 0.79mg | 0.224mg |
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| Selenium | 6.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2792IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 814µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 0.992mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.034mg |
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| Folate | 64µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.065mg |
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| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0.134mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0.197mg |
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| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0.348mg |
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| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0.097mg |
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| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0.079mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0.247mg |
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| Valine | 0.344mg | 0.217mg |
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| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0.103mg |
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| Cholesterol | 33mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.26g | 0.15g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.204g | 0.124g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 0.429g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet |
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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
393%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 789mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins