Beer vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between beer and pasta?
- Pasta is richer than beer in vitamin B1, folate, iron, copper, vitamin B2, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Pasta's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 17% more.
- The glycemic index of pasta is lower.
We used Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +5600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1760% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +5500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +350% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2700% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4080% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +93.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +346.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +966.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1200% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1019.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +602.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.209mg | 17% |
| Folate | 6µg | 64µg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 1.14mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.15mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.005mg | 0.093mg | 10% |
| Protein | 0.46g | 5.15g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.224mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 63mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 3.55g | 24.93g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0.14µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.56mg | 5% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 131kcal | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.429g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.513mg | 0.992mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.041mg | 0.183mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0g | 1.05g | 2% |
| Choline | 10.1mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.55g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Calcium | 4mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
3%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.