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Pasta vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pasta and Porridge?

  • Pasta is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B12, yet Porridge is higher in Iron, and Calcium.
  • Porridge's daily need coverage for Iron is 33% more.

We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt 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.
Pasta
6
:
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +320%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Zinc +330.8%
Contains more Copper +132.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +1350%
Contains more Iron +228.1%
Equal in Sodium - 6
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 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +320%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Zinc +330.8%
Contains more Copper +132.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +1350%
Contains more Iron +228.1%
Equal in Sodium - 6

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
8
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.5%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
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 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 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.5%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
4
:
Contains more Protein +257.6%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +137%
Contains more Other +40.9%
Contains more Water +27.8%
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +257.6%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +137%
Contains more Other +40.9%
Contains more Water +27.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +342.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +276.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +342.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +276.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 10.02g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 1.44g Pasta
Fats 1.05g 0.21g Pasta
Carbs 24.93g 10.52g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 50kcal Pasta
Sugar 0.03g Pasta
Fiber 0.5g Porridge
Calcium 6mg 87mg Porridge
Iron 1.14mg 3.74mg Porridge
Magnesium 18mg 5mg Pasta
Phosphorus 63mg 15mg Pasta
Potassium 24mg 16mg Pasta
Sodium 6mg 6mg
Zinc 0.56mg 0.13mg Pasta
Copper 0.093mg 0.04mg Pasta
Manganese 0.224mg 0mg Pasta
Selenium 2.8µg Porridge
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.055mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.025mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.52mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.071mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.013mg Pasta
Folate 64µg 12µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.02mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg 0.045mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.063mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg 0.11mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg 0.037mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg 0.027mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.078mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg 0.07mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg 0.033mg Pasta
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.033g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.028g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.114g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (6 mg)

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.