Chickpeas vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chickpeas and pasta
- Chickpeas have more manganese, copper, folate, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6, and potassium, while pasta has more vitamin B1.
- Chickpeas' daily need coverage for manganese is 35% higher.
- Pasta contains 12 times less potassium than chickpeas. Chickpeas contain 291mg of potassium, while pasta contains 24mg.
- Chickpeas have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chickpeas is 36, while the glycemic index of pasta is 49.
The food types used in this comparison are Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +716.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1112.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +153.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +278.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +173.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +166.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +359.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +308.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +168.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +196.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +370.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +169.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.03mg | 0.224mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 7.6g | 30% | |
| Copper | 0.352mg | 0.093mg | 29% |
| Folate | 172µg | 64µg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.89mg | 1.14mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 168mg | 63mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.53mg | 0.56mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.116mg | 0.209mg | 8% |
| Choline | 42.8mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.139mg | 0.034mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 291mg | 24mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 3.7µg | 7% | |
| Protein | 8.86g | 5.15g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 18mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.156g | 0.429g | 5% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.526mg | 0.992mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.286mg | 0.183mg | 2% |
| Calories | 164kcal | 131kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 2.59g | 1.05g | 2% |
| Carbs | 27.42g | 24.93g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.269g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.124g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.82g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.329mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.38mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.631mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.593mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.475mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.372mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.244mg | 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
21%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chickpeas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpeas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpeas is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpeas is relatively richer in minerals
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.