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Gumdrop vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between gumdrop and pasta

  • The amount of vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, iron, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12 in pasta is higher than in gumdrop.
  • Pasta covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 17% more than gumdrop.
  • Gumdrop has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of gumdrop is 78, while the glycemic index of pasta is 49.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, gumdrops, starch jelly pieces 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 0.71% 0.9% 0.44% 15% 4% 0% 0.43% 5.7% 1.3% 4.4%
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 SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +380%
Contains more IronIron +185%
Contains more CopperCopper +675%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2140%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 3% 0.19% 0.72% 1.2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Pasta
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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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9820%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1425%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.9 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Pasta
4
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 CarbsCarbs +296.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +6756%
Contains more OtherOther +210%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gumdrop Pasta DV% diff.
Carbs 98.9g 24.93g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.209mg 17%
Folate 0µg 64µg 16%
Calories 396kcal 131kcal 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.15mg 11%
Protein 0g 5.15g 10%
Phosphorus 1mg 63mg 9%
Copper 0.012mg 0.093mg 9%
Iron 0.4mg 1.14mg 9%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.224mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.01mg 0.992mg 6%
Zinc 0mg 0.56mg 5%
Magnesium 1mg 18mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.429g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.012mg 0.183mg 3%
Fats 0g 1.05g 2%
Sodium 44mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.034mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Saturated fat 0g 0.15g 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Potassium 5mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 98.8g 24.93g N/A
Calcium 3mg 6mg 0%
Sugar 58.97g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.124g 0%
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gumdrop 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
1%
Gumdrop
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Gumdrop
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is cheaper (difference - $1.4)

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. Gumdrop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167989/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.