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Pasta vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pasta and Corn

  • Pasta has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, however, Corn has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Corn's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 12% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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.
Pasta
4
:
6
Corn
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +153.3%
Contains more Copper +89.8%
Contains more Manganese +34.1%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +808.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +10.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +153.3%
Contains more Copper +89.8%
Contains more Manganese +34.1%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +808.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +10.7%

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.
Pasta
4
:
8
Corn
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.2%
Contains more Folate +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1215%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +332.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.2%
Contains more Folate +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1215%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +332.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
2
:
3
Corn
Contains more Protein +51%
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Other +125.8%
Equal in Water - 73.41
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +51%
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Other +125.8%
Equal in Water - 73.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
1
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2
Corn
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +201.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.6%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +201.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Corn Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 18.58g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 3.41g Pasta
Fats 1.05g 1.5g Corn
Carbs 24.93g 20.98g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 96kcal Pasta
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 4.54g Pasta
Fiber 2.4g Corn
Calcium 6mg 3mg Pasta
Iron 1.14mg 0.45mg Pasta
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Corn
Phosphorus 63mg 77mg Corn
Potassium 24mg 218mg Corn
Sodium 6mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 0.56mg 0.62mg Corn
Copper 0.093mg 0.049mg Pasta
Manganese 0.224mg 0.167mg Pasta
Selenium 0.2µg Corn
Vitamin A 20IU 263IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 13µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.09mg Corn
Vitamin C 0mg 5.5mg Corn
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.093mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.057mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 1.683mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.139mg Corn
Folate 64µg 23µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin K 0.4µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.023mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg 0.133mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.133mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg 0.358mg Corn
Lysine 0.097mg 0.141mg Corn
Methionine 0.079mg 0.069mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.155mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg 0.191mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg 0.091mg Pasta
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.197g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.374g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.603g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Corn
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
16%
Pasta
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn
Corn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn
Corn is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn
Corn is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/nutrients
  2. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.