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Noodles vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Noodles and Pasta

  • Pasta contains less Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1 than Noodles.

Food types used in this article are Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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.
Noodles
10
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0
Pasta
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +28.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.6%
Contains more Potassium +58.3%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +16.1%
Contains more Manganese +40.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.093
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +28.9%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.6%
Contains more Potassium +58.3%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +16.1%
Contains more Manganese +40.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.093

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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2
Pasta
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Folate +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 20
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 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 B1 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Folate +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 20

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pasta
Contains more Fats +97.1%
Contains more Other +61.3%
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Equal in Carbs - 24.93
Equal in Water - 68.56
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 Fats +97.1%
Contains more Other +61.3%
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Equal in Carbs - 24.93
Equal in Water - 68.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pasta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +368.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +368.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 4.54g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 2.07g 1.05g Noodles
Carbs 25.16g 24.93g Noodles
Calories 138kcal 131kcal Noodles
Sugar 0.4g Pasta
Fiber 1.2g Noodles
Calcium 12mg 6mg Noodles
Iron 1.47mg 1.14mg Noodles
Magnesium 21mg 18mg Noodles
Phosphorus 76mg 63mg Noodles
Potassium 38mg 24mg Noodles
Sodium 5mg 6mg Noodles
Zinc 0.65mg 0.56mg Noodles
Copper 0.098mg 0.093mg Noodles
Manganese 0.315mg 0.224mg Noodles
Selenium 23.9µg Noodles
Vitamin A 21IU 20IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 6µg
Vitamin E 0.17mg Noodles
Vitamin D 4IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0.1µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.209mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 0.992mg Noodles
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.183mg Noodles
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.034mg Noodles
Folate 84µg 64µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.14µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.138mg 0.134mg Noodles
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.365mg 0.348mg Noodles
Lysine 0.137mg 0.097mg Noodles
Methionine 0.086mg 0.079mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.22mg 0.217mg Noodles
Histidine 0.121mg 0.103mg Noodles
Cholesterol 29mg 33mg Noodles
Trans Fat 0.029g Pasta
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 0.124g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.429g Noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Noodles 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
21%
Noodles
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.269g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Noodles
Noodles is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.