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Pasta vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pasta and Noodles

  • Pasta contains less Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1 than Noodles.

Food types used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Noodles, egg, enriched, 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.
Pasta
Pasta
0
:
10
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +28.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.6%
Contains more Potassium +58.3%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +16.1%
Contains more Manganese +40.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.098
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +28.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.6%
Contains more Potassium +58.3%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +16.1%
Contains more Manganese +40.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.098

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
2
:
9
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Folate +31.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 21
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.136
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%
Noodles
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Folate +31.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 21
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.136

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
2
:
3
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Contains more Fats +97.1%
Contains more Other +61.3%
Equal in Carbs - 25.16
Equal in Water - 67.73
Pasta
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Noodles
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Contains more Fats +97.1%
Contains more Other +61.3%
Equal in Carbs - 25.16
Equal in Water - 67.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
1
:
2
Noodles
Noodles
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +368.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.7%
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Noodles
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +368.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Noodles Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 23.96g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 4.54g Pasta
Fats 1.05g 2.07g Noodles
Carbs 24.93g 25.16g Noodles
Calories 131kcal 138kcal Noodles
Sugar 0.4g Pasta
Fiber 1.2g Noodles
Calcium 6mg 12mg Noodles
Iron 1.14mg 1.47mg Noodles
Magnesium 18mg 21mg Noodles
Phosphorus 63mg 76mg Noodles
Potassium 24mg 38mg Noodles
Sodium 6mg 5mg Noodles
Zinc 0.56mg 0.65mg Noodles
Copper 0.093mg 0.098mg Noodles
Manganese 0.224mg 0.315mg Noodles
Selenium 23.9µg Noodles
Vitamin A 20IU 21IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 6µg
Vitamin E 0.17mg Noodles
Vitamin D 4IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0.1µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.289mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.136mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 2.077mg Noodles
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.263mg Noodles
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.046mg Noodles
Folate 64µg 84µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.09µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.043mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg 0.138mg Noodles
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.19mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg 0.365mg Noodles
Lysine 0.097mg 0.137mg Noodles
Methionine 0.079mg 0.086mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.24mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg 0.22mg Noodles
Histidine 0.103mg 0.121mg Noodles
Cholesterol 33mg 29mg Noodles
Trans Fat 0.029g Pasta
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.419g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.581g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.552g Noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Noodles
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
21%
Noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
33%
Noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.269g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Noodles
Noodles is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.