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Herbal tea vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Herbal tea and Pasta

  • Herbal tea has more Manganese, however, Pasta is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pasta covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 17% more than Herbal tea.
  • Herbal tea has 2 times more Manganese than Pasta. While Herbal tea has 0.477mg of Manganese, Pasta has only 0.224mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed 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.
Herbal tea
Herbal tea
4
:
6
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Manganese +112.9%
Contains more Iron +1325%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +6200%
Contains more Potassium +20%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Herbal tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2% 0% 63% 0%
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Manganese +112.9%
Contains more Iron +1325%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +6200%
Contains more Potassium +20%
Contains more Zinc +1300%
Contains more Copper +∞%

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.
Herbal tea
Herbal tea
3
:
8
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2380%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +6300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Herbal tea
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0%
Pasta
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2380%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +6300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Herbal tea
Herbal tea
2
:
3
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Water +45.2%
Contains more Other +35.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Herbal tea
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.58 g
Other: 0.42 g
Pasta
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 +45.2%
Contains more Other +35.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Herbal tea Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 0g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 0g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 0g 1.05g Pasta
Carbs 0g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 0kcal 131kcal Pasta
Calcium 8mg 6mg Herbal tea
Iron 0.08mg 1.14mg Pasta
Magnesium 3mg 18mg Pasta
Phosphorus 1mg 63mg Pasta
Potassium 20mg 24mg Pasta
Sodium 4mg 6mg Herbal tea
Zinc 0.04mg 0.56mg Pasta
Copper 0mg 0.093mg Pasta
Manganese 0.477mg 0.224mg Herbal tea
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.034mg Pasta
Folate 1µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
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 Herbal tea
Saturated Fat 0g 0.15g Herbal tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.124g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.429g Pasta

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Herbal tea 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
0%
Herbal tea
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Herbal tea
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is cheaper (difference - $2.8)

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. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/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.