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Blueberry vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between blueberries and pasta

  • Blueberries have more vitamin C; however, pasta has more folate, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for pasta is 15% higher.

Food types used in this article are Blueberries, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.8% 6.8% 11% 19% 4.4% 5.1% 0.13% 44% 0.55%
Pasta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more IronIron +307.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +425%
~equal in Calcium ~6mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 32% 1% 11% 0% 9.3% 9.5% 7.8% 7.4% 12% 0% 48% 4.5% 3.3%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +464.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +137.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +966.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 84%
Protein: 0.74 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 14.49 g
Water: 84.21 g
Other: 0.23 g
Pasta
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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 WaterWater +22.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +595.9%
Contains more FatsFats +218.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72%
Contains more OtherOther +34.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 21% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.146 g
Pasta
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +163.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +193.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blueberry Pasta DV% diff.
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Folate 6µg 64µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.209mg 14%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 0mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Iron 0.28mg 1.14mg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 10%
Protein 0.74g 5.15g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.15mg 8%
Phosphorus 12mg 63mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg 6%
Fructose 4.97g 6%
Manganese 0.336mg 0.224mg 5%
Calories 57kcal 131kcal 4%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.56mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 4%
Copper 0.057mg 0.093mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.992mg 4%
Carbs 14.49g 24.93g 3%
Magnesium 6mg 18mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.146g 0.429g 2%
Potassium 77mg 24mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.028g 0.15g 1%
Choline 6mg 1%
Fats 0.33g 1.05g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.124mg 0.183mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.034mg 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 24.93g N/A
Calcium 6mg 6mg 0%
Sugar 9.96g N/A
Starch 0.03g 0%
Sodium 1mg 6mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 6µg 0%
Selenium 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.047g 0.124g 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.02mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.197mg 0%
Leucine 0.044mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.013mg 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.012mg 0.079mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.247mg 0%
Valine 0.031mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.103mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Blueberry Pasta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Blueberry
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Blueberry
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry
Blueberry contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry
Blueberry is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Blueberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171711/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.