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Currant vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Currant and Pasta different?

  • Currant is richer in Vitamin C, and Potassium, while Pasta is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Currant covers your daily need of Vitamin C 46% more than Pasta.
  • Currant contains 11 times more Potassium than Pasta. Currant contains 275mg of Potassium, while Pasta contains 24mg.

Currants, red and white, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types were used 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.
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Pasta
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Potassium +1045.8%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +15.1%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.2%
Contains more Zinc +143.5%
Contains more Manganese +20.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Potassium +1045.8%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +15.1%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.2%
Contains more Zinc +143.5%
Contains more Manganese +20.4%

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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6
Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +110%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +422.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +892%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.9%
Contains more Folate +700%
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 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
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 A +110%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +422.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +892%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +185.9%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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3
Pasta
Contains more Water +22.4%
Contains more Other +109.7%
Contains more Protein +267.9%
Contains more Fats +425%
Contains more Carbs +80.7%
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 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 Water +22.4%
Contains more Other +109.7%
Contains more Protein +267.9%
Contains more Fats +425%
Contains more Carbs +80.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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2
Pasta
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +342.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +387.5%
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +342.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +387.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Currant Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 9.5g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 1.4g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 0.2g 1.05g Pasta
Carbs 13.8g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 56kcal 131kcal Pasta
Fructose 3.53g Currant
Sugar 7.37g Pasta
Fiber 4.3g Currant
Calcium 33mg 6mg Currant
Iron 1mg 1.14mg Pasta
Magnesium 13mg 18mg Pasta
Phosphorus 44mg 63mg Pasta
Potassium 275mg 24mg Currant
Sodium 1mg 6mg Currant
Zinc 0.23mg 0.56mg Pasta
Copper 0.107mg 0.093mg Currant
Manganese 0.186mg 0.224mg Pasta
Selenium 0.6µg Currant
Vitamin A 42IU 20IU Currant
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.1mg Currant
Vitamin C 41mg 0mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.034mg Currant
Folate 8µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 11µg Currant
Tryptophan 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Currant
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.15g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 0.124g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.429g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Currant 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
18%
Currant
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Currant
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Currant
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.