Chewing gum vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chewing gum and pasta?
- Pasta is richer than chewing gum in vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
- Pasta's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 17% more.
We used Chewing gum 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 less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
96.7 g
Water:
2.6 g
Other:
0.4 g
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +287.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +250% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2536.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.137 g
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 | -72% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +57% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +213.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 96.7g | 24.93g | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.209mg | 17% |
| Folate | 0µg | 64µg | 16% |
| Iron | 0mg | 1.14mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.15mg | 12% |
| Calories | 360kcal | 131kcal | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.224mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 10% | |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.093mg | 10% |
| Protein | 0g | 5.15g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 63mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.992mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.56mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.183mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.137g | 0.429g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 1.05g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 94.3g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 66.08g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.079g | 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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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
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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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16%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.08g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chewing gum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chewing gum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chewing gum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Chewing gum is cheaper (difference - $2)