Dried fruit vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between dried fruit and pasta?
- Dried fruit is richer in vitamin A, potassium, copper, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, yet pasta is richer in vitamin B1 and folate.
- Dried fruit's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 72% higher.
- Dried fruit has 48 times more potassium than pasta. Dried fruit has 1162mg of potassium, while pasta has 24mg.
- Dried fruit has a lower glycemic index than pasta.
We used Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types in this comparison.
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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 | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +816.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4741.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +268.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
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 AVitamin A | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +161% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +182% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +320.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1293.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +540% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +151.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +729% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +105.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +121.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 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 | -88.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +67.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +479.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Potassium | 1162mg | 24mg | 33% |
| Vitamin E | 4.33mg | 29% | |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 29% | |
| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.093mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 6µg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 1.14mg | 19% |
| Fructose | 12.47g | 16% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.209mg | 16% |
| Folate | 10µg | 64µg | 14% |
| Carbs | 62.64g | 24.93g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.589mg | 0.992mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.034mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.516mg | 0.183mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 131kcal | 6% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.39g | 5.15g | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.1µg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.429g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.56mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 63mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.51g | 1.05g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.34g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 53.44g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 10mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.083mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.078mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 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
24%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dried fruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried fruit is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried fruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried fruit is relatively richer in vitamins