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Cracker vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cracker and Pasta

  • Pasta has less Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Calcium than Cracker.
  • Cracker covers your daily need of Iron 36% more than Pasta.
  • Cracker has 121 times more Sodium than Pasta. While Cracker has 726mg of Sodium, Pasta has only 6mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
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Pasta
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +253.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.7%
Contains more Potassium +391.7%
Contains more Copper +11.8%
Contains more Manganese +119.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +253.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.7%
Contains more Potassium +391.7%
Contains more Copper +11.8%
Contains more Manganese +119.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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.
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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin B1 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +338.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.3%
Contains more Folate +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +338.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.3%
Contains more Folate +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pasta
Contains more Protein +28.9%
Contains more Fats +2417.1%
Contains more Carbs +145.9%
Contains more Other +703.2%
Contains more Water +2083.4%
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
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 Protein +28.9%
Contains more Fats +2417.1%
Contains more Carbs +145.9%
Contains more Other +703.2%
Contains more Water +2083.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pasta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5184.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2962.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5184.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2962.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 59g 24.93g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 5.15g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 1.05g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 24.93g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 131kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Pasta
Fiber 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 6mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 1.14mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 248mg 63mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 24mg Cracker
Sodium 726mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 0.49mg 0.56mg Pasta
Copper 0.104mg 0.093mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 0.224mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.209mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.15mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0.992mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.183mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.034mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 64µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.065mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg 0.134mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.197mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg 0.348mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg 0.097mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg 0.079mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.247mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0.217mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg 0.103mg Cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Pasta
Saturated Fat 5.562g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 0.124g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.429g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker Pasta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
53%
Cracker
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 720mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.412g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cracker
Cracker is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.