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Babassu oil vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Babassu oil and Pasta different?

  • Pasta is higher than Babassu oil in Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Babassu oil covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 405% more than Pasta.
  • Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat.

Oil, babassu and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types were used 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.
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%

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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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 0% 382% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +9423.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Fats +9423.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9093.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
86% 12% 2%
Saturated Fat: 81.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9093.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Babassu oil Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 0g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 0g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 100g 1.05g Babassu oil
Carbs 0g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 884kcal 131kcal Babassu oil
Calcium 0mg 6mg Pasta
Iron 0mg 1.14mg Pasta
Magnesium 0mg 18mg Pasta
Phosphorus 0mg 63mg Pasta
Potassium 0mg 24mg Pasta
Sodium 0mg 6mg Babassu oil
Zinc 0mg 0.56mg Pasta
Copper 0.093mg Pasta
Manganese 0.224mg Pasta
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 19.1mg Babassu oil
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.034mg Pasta
Folate 0µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0mg 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0mg 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0mg 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0mg 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0mg 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0mg 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0mg 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0mg 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Babassu oil
Saturated Fat 81.2g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 11.4g 0.124g Babassu oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 0.429g Babassu oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Babassu oil Pasta
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
32%
Babassu oil
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Babassu oil
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 81.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)

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. Babassu oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171428/nutrients
  2. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.