Minestrone vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Minestrone and Pasta
- Minestrone contains less Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus than Pasta.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pasta is 16% higher.
- Pasta has 42 times less Sodium than Minestrone. Minestrone has 254mg of Sodium, while Pasta has 6mg.
Food types used in this article are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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.
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Calcium
+133.3%
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Potassium
+441.7%
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Iron
+200%
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Magnesium
+500%
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Phosphorus
+173.9%
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Sodium
-97.6%
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Zinc
+80.6%
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Copper
+82.4%
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Manganese
+47.4%
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Calcium
+133.3%
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Potassium
+441.7%
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Iron
+200%
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Magnesium
+500%
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Phosphorus
+173.9%
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Sodium
-97.6%
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Zinc
+80.6%
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Copper
+82.4%
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Manganese
+47.4%
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.
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Vitamin A
+4750%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+20.6%
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Vitamin B1
+850%
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Vitamin B2
+733.3%
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Vitamin B3
+153.7%
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Vitamin B5
+30.7%
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Folate
+326.7%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+4750%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+20.6%
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Vitamin B1
+850%
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Vitamin B2
+733.3%
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Vitamin B3
+153.7%
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Vitamin B5
+30.7%
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Folate
+326.7%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+33.2%
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Other
+287.1%
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Protein
+191%
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Carbs
+435%
Equal in Fats - 1.05
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
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Water
+33.2%
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+287.1%
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Protein
+191%
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Carbs
+435%
Equal in Fats - 1.05
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+133.9%
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Saturated Fat
-34.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.429
Saturated Fat:
0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.46 g
Saturated Fat:
0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.429 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+133.9%
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Saturated Fat
-34.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.429
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.26g | 24.93g |
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| Protein | 1.77g | 5.15g |
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| Fats | 1.04g | 1.05g |
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| Carbs | 4.66g | 24.93g |
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| Calories | 34kcal | 131kcal |
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| Fiber | 0.4g |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 6mg |
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 1.14mg |
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| Magnesium | 3mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 23mg | 63mg |
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| Potassium | 130mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 254mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.56mg |
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| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.093mg |
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| Manganese | 0.152mg | 0.224mg |
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| Vitamin A | 970IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 49µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.391mg | 0.992mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.034mg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.065mg |
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| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.134mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.197mg |
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| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.348mg |
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| Lysine | 0.076mg | 0.097mg |
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| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.079mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0.247mg |
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| Valine | 0.074mg | 0.217mg |
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| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.103mg |
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| Cholesterol | 1mg | 33mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.23g | 0.15g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.29g | 0.124g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 0.429g |
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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
9%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.