Cereal vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cereal and pasta
- Pasta has less vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 507% more.
- Pasta is lower in sodium.
- Cereal has a higher glycemic index than pasta.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +337.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2887.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1257.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +252.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2908.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2885.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17505.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +248.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +619.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1713.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +64.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.2% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.209mg | 507% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.034mg | 458% |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 1.14mg | 412% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.15mg | 286% |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 0.992mg | 179% |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 6µg | 90% |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 0.56mg | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 0mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 6mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 0.224mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 24.93g | 21% |
| Folate | 64µg | 16% | |
| Calories | 378kcal | 131kcal | 12% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 11% | |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.093mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.06g | 5.15g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 63mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 0.429g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.183mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 1.05g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 10.35g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
371%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 789mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins