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Marble cake vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between marble cake and pasta

  • Marble cake has more phosphorus, calcium, and iron, while pasta has more folate and vitamin B12.
  • Marble cake's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 30% higher.
  • Pasta contains 87 times less sodium than marble cake. Marble cake contains 519mg of sodium, while pasta contains 6mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
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 more CalciumCalcium +1166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +412.5%
Contains more IronIron +42.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +336.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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% 0.33% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
Pasta
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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% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Pasta
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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 FatsFats +1014.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +218.9%
Contains more OtherOther +641.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2111.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 43% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3730.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +780.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake Pasta DV% diff.
Phosphorus 275mg 63mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 0.429g 22%
Sodium 519mg 6mg 22%
Carbs 79.5g 24.93g 18%
Fats 11.7g 1.05g 16%
Calories 416kcal 131kcal 14%
Fiber 2.9g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.75g 0.124g 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.45g 0.15g 10%
Calcium 76mg 6mg 7%
Folate 36µg 64µg 7%
Iron 1.62mg 1.14mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg 6%
Copper 0.135mg 0.093mg 5%
Selenium 2.6µg 5%
Manganese 0.139mg 0.224mg 4%
Protein 3.4g 5.15g 4%
Potassium 123mg 24mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 0.992mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.15mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.183mg 2%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.56mg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.209mg 2%
Vitamin A 1µg 6µg 1%
Choline 4.5mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.034mg 1%
Net carbs 76.6g 24.93g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 35.71g N/A
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.105mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.197mg 0%
Leucine 0.22mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.049mg 0.079mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0.247mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.065mg 0.103mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marble cake 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
13%
Marble cake
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 513mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Marble cake
Marble cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marble cake
Marble cake is relatively richer in minerals
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. 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.