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Glutinous rice vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Glutinous rice and Pasta different?

  • Pasta has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12 than Glutinous rice.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pasta is 16% higher.

Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 0.6% 0.88% 5.3% 16% 11% 3.4% 0.65% 34% 31%
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 less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +260%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140%
Contains more IronIron +714.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +687.5%

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.
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% 0.8% 0% 5% 3% 5.4% 13% 6% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.1%
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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% 1.2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +945%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +6300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 21% 77%
Protein: 2.02 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 21.09 g
Water: 76.63 g
Other: 0.07 g
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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 +11.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +155%
Contains more FatsFats +452.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.2%
Contains more OtherOther +342.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Pasta
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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 -74%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +77.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +521.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Glutinous rice Pasta Opinion
Calories 97kcal 131kcal Pasta
Protein 2.02g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 0.19g 1.05g Pasta
Net carbs 20.09g 24.93g Pasta
Carbs 21.09g 24.93g Pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Glutinous rice
Magnesium 5mg 18mg Pasta
Calcium 2mg 6mg Pasta
Potassium 10mg 24mg Pasta
Iron 0.14mg 1.14mg Pasta
Sugar 0.05g Pasta
Fiber 1g Glutinous rice
Copper 0.049mg 0.093mg Pasta
Zinc 0.41mg 0.56mg Pasta
Phosphorus 8mg 63mg Pasta
Sodium 5mg 6mg Glutinous rice
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.04mg Glutinous rice
Manganese 0.262mg 0.224mg Glutinous rice
Selenium 5.6µg Glutinous rice
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.29mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.183mg Glutinous rice
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.034mg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Folate 1µg 64µg Pasta
Choline 2.1mg Glutinous rice
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.15g Glutinous rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.07g 0.124g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.069g 0.429g Pasta
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.072mg 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.087mg 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.167mg 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.073mg 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.047mg 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.108mg 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.123mg 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.047mg 0.103mg Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Glutinous rice 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%
Glutinous rice
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Glutinous rice
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.111g)
Which food is cheaper?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice 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. Glutinous rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169711/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.