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 for pasta is 16% higher.
- Pasta has 42 times less Sodium than minestrone. Minestrone has 254mg of Sodium, while pasta has 6mg.
- Pasta is lower in sodium.
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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +441.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +173.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +153.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +326.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +287.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +191% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +435% |
~equal in
Fats
~1.05g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
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 | +133.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -34.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.429g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 131kcal |
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| Protein | 1.77g | 5.15g |
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| Fats | 1.04g | 1.05g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.26g | 24.93g |
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| Carbs | 4.66g | 24.93g |
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| Cholesterol | 1mg | 33mg |
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| Magnesium | 3mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 130mg | 24mg |
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 1.14mg |
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| Fiber | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.093mg |
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| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.56mg |
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| Phosphorus | 23mg | 63mg |
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| Sodium | 254mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 970IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin A | 49µg | 6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.152mg | 0.224mg |
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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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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 64µg |
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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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| 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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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
8%
15%
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.