Duck meat vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between duck meat and pasta
- Duck meat has more vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B5, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, pasta has more folate.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for duck meat is 48% higher.
- Pasta has 6 times less vitamin B5 than duck meat. Duck meat has 1.098mg of vitamin B5, while pasta has 0.183mg.
- Pasta is lower in saturated fat.
- Pasta has a higher glycemic index than duck meat.
Food types used in this article are Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +750% |
| Contains more IronIron | +136.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +144.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +232.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1078.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +79.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +386.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +429.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +966.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +268.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2600% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10303.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +750.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.4% |
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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| Saturated fat | 9.67g | 0.15g | 43% |
| Fats | 28.35g | 1.05g | 42% |
| Selenium | 20µg | 36% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.9g | 0.124g | 32% |
| Protein | 18.99g | 5.15g | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.825mg | 0.992mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.65g | 0.429g | 21% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 1.14mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.098mg | 0.183mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 33mg | 17% |
| Folate | 6µg | 64µg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.093mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 63mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.86mg | 0.56mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.034mg | 11% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 131kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.269mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.224mg | 9% |
| Choline | 50.4mg | 9% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 24.93g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.14µg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 6µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 204mg | 24mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.1µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.174mg | 0.209mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 59mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 11mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.773mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.872mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.465mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.486mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.752mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.938mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.462mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Duck meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins