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True morels vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between True morels and Pasta

  • True morels have more Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Pasta have more Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from True morels is 138% higher.
  • Pasta has 17 times less Potassium than True morels. True morels have 411mg of Potassium, while Pasta has 24mg.

Food types used in this article are Mushrooms, morel, 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.
Contains more Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Iron +968.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.9%
Contains more Potassium +1612.5%
Contains more Zinc +262.5%
Contains more Copper +572%
Contains more Manganese +162.1%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 457% 14% 84% 37% 3% 56% 209% 77% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Iron +968.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.9%
Contains more Potassium +1612.5%
Contains more Zinc +262.5%
Contains more Copper +572%
Contains more Manganese +162.1%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.9%
Contains more Folate +611.1%
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% 153% 0% 18% 48% 43% 27% 32% 7% 0% 0%
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 B2 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +202.9%
Contains more Folate +611.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +30.7%
Contains more Other +416.1%
Contains more Protein +65.1%
Contains more Fats +84.2%
Contains more Carbs +388.8%
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.12 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 89.61 g
Other: 1.6 g
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 +30.7%
Contains more Other +416.1%
Contains more Protein +65.1%
Contains more Fats +84.2%
Contains more Carbs +388.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.429
12% 9% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.5%
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.
True morels Pasta
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient True morels Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 2.3g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 3.12g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 0.57g 1.05g Pasta
Carbs 5.1g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 31kcal 131kcal Pasta
Sugar 0.6g Pasta
Fiber 2.8g True morels
Calcium 43mg 6mg True morels
Iron 12.18mg 1.14mg True morels
Magnesium 19mg 18mg True morels
Phosphorus 194mg 63mg True morels
Potassium 411mg 24mg True morels
Sodium 21mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 2.03mg 0.56mg True morels
Copper 0.625mg 0.093mg True morels
Manganese 0.587mg 0.224mg True morels
Selenium 2.2µg True morels
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin D 206IU True morels
Vitamin D 5.1µg True morels
Vitamin B1 0.069mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.15mg True morels
Vitamin B3 2.252mg 0.992mg True morels
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 0.183mg True morels
Vitamin B6 0.136mg 0.034mg True morels
Folate 9µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 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 33mg True morels
Saturated Fat 0.065g 0.15g True morels
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.124g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.433g 0.429g True morels
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g True morels
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.215g True morels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
True morels 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
27%
True morels
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
True morels
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
True morels
True morels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.085g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
True morels
True morels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels
True morels is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
True morels
True morels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
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. True morels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168423/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.