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Pasta vs. Mothbeans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pasta and Mothbeans

  • Pasta has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Mothbeans is higher in Iron, Magnesium, Folate, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Mothbeans covers your daily need of Iron 25% more than Pasta.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Mothbeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, 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
Pasta
2
:
8
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Iron +175.4%
Contains more Magnesium +477.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +138.1%
Contains more Potassium +1166.7%
Contains more Copper +76.3%
Contains more Manganese +135.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.59
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Mothbeans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 118% 75% 65% 27% 2% 17% 55% 69% 16%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Iron +175.4%
Contains more Magnesium +477.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +138.1%
Contains more Potassium +1166.7%
Contains more Copper +76.3%
Contains more Manganese +135.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.59

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
Pasta
5
:
5
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.5%
Contains more Folate +123.4%
Pasta
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%
Mothbeans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 4% 31% 6% 13% 24% 22% 108% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.5%
Contains more Folate +123.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
2
:
3
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
Contains more Fats +90.9%
Contains more Carbs +18.9%
Contains more Protein +51.7%
Contains more Other +367.7%
Equal in Water - 69.23
Pasta
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Mothbeans
8% 21% 69%
Protein: 7.81 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 20.96 g
Water: 69.23 g
Other: 1.45 g
Contains more Fats +90.9%
Contains more Carbs +18.9%
Contains more Protein +51.7%
Contains more Other +367.7%
Equal in Water - 69.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
2
:
1
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.3%
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Mothbeans
29% 10% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.124 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.256 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +181.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pasta Mothbeans
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 ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Mothbeans Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 20.96g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 7.81g Mothbeans
Fats 1.05g 0.55g Pasta
Carbs 24.93g 20.96g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 117kcal Pasta
Calcium 6mg 3mg Pasta
Iron 1.14mg 3.14mg Mothbeans
Magnesium 18mg 104mg Mothbeans
Phosphorus 63mg 150mg Mothbeans
Potassium 24mg 304mg Mothbeans
Sodium 6mg 10mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 0.59mg Mothbeans
Copper 0.093mg 0.164mg Mothbeans
Manganese 0.224mg 0.527mg Mothbeans
Selenium 2.8µg Mothbeans
Vitamin A 20IU 10IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Pasta
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.124mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.023mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.668mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.391mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.093mg Mothbeans
Folate 64µg 143µg Mothbeans
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.05mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.388mg Mothbeans
Leucine 0.348mg 0.525mg Mothbeans
Lysine 0.097mg 0.425mg Mothbeans
Methionine 0.079mg 0.075mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.35mg Mothbeans
Valine 0.217mg 0.25mg Mothbeans
Histidine 0.103mg 0.263mg Mothbeans
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Mothbeans
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.124g Mothbeans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.044g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.256g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Mothbeans
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%
Mothbeans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
44%
Mothbeans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/nutrients
  2. Mothbeans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172426/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.