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Corn raw vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corn raw and Pasta

  • Corn raw has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, and Potassium, while Pasta has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Folate.
  • Pasta's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 11% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Corn, sweet, yellow, raw 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.
Corn raw
Corn raw
4
:
6
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Magnesium +105.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.3%
Contains more Potassium +1025%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +119.2%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +21.7%
Contains more Copper +72.2%
Contains more Manganese +37.4%
Corn raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +105.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.3%
Contains more Potassium +1025%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +119.2%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +21.7%
Contains more Copper +72.2%
Contains more Manganese +37.4%

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.
Corn raw
Corn raw
8
:
4
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +835%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +291.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Corn raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
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 +835%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +291.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn raw
Corn raw
3
:
2
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Fats +28.6%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Other +103.2%
Contains more Protein +57.5%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Equal in Water - 68.56
Corn raw
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 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 Fats +28.6%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Other +103.2%
Contains more Protein +57.5%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Equal in Water - 68.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn raw
Corn raw
2
:
1
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +248.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%
Corn raw
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +248.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn raw Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 16.7g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 3.27g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 1.35g 1.05g Corn raw
Carbs 18.7g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 86kcal 131kcal Pasta
Starch 5.7g Corn raw
Fructose 1.94g Corn raw
Sugar 6.26g Pasta
Fiber 2g Corn raw
Calcium 2mg 6mg Pasta
Iron 0.52mg 1.14mg Pasta
Magnesium 37mg 18mg Corn raw
Phosphorus 89mg 63mg Corn raw
Potassium 270mg 24mg Corn raw
Sodium 15mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 0.46mg 0.56mg Pasta
Copper 0.054mg 0.093mg Pasta
Manganese 0.163mg 0.224mg Pasta
Selenium 0.6µg Corn raw
Vitamin A 187IU 20IU Corn raw
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 6µg Corn raw
Vitamin E 0.07mg Corn raw
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Corn raw
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 1.77mg 0.992mg Corn raw
Vitamin B5 0.717mg 0.183mg Corn raw
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.034mg Corn raw
Folate 42µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 0.3µg Corn raw
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.129mg 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.129mg 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg 0.348mg
Lysine 0.137mg 0.097mg Corn raw
Methionine 0.067mg 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.185mg 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.089mg 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Corn raw
Saturated Fat 0.325g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.432g 0.124g Corn raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.487g 0.429g Corn raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g Corn raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g Corn raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn raw Pasta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Corn raw
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Corn raw
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.175g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw
Corn raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.