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Coffee vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between coffee and pasta

  • Coffee has less vitamin B1, folate, iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3 than pasta.
  • Pasta covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 16% more than coffee.
  • The glycemic index of pasta is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water 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.
Coffee
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
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 +104.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +11300%
Contains more CopperCopper +4550%
Contains more ZincZinc +2700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2000%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +873.9%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Coffee
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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% 0% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1392.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +419.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
2
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Pasta
3
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 +45%
Contains more OtherOther +51.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4191.7%
Contains more FatsFats +5150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
1
11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Pasta
2
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 -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +726.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42800%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Pasta DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.209mg 16%
Folate 2µg 64µg 16%
Iron 0.01mg 1.14mg 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Caffeine 40mg 10%
Copper 0.002mg 0.093mg 10%
Protein 0.12g 5.15g 10%
Manganese 0.023mg 0.224mg 9%
Phosphorus 3mg 63mg 9%
Carbs 0g 24.93g 8%
Calories 1kcal 131kcal 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.15mg 6%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.56mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 0.992mg 5%
Magnesium 3mg 18mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.429g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.034mg 3%
Fats 0.02g 1.05g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.183mg 1%
Potassium 49mg 24mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.002g 0.15g 1%
Net carbs 0g 24.93g N/A
Calcium 2mg 6mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 6mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Choline 2.6mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 0.124g 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.001mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0.197mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.079mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0.247mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0.103mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.148g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Coffee
Coffee is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.