Macadamia vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between macadamia and pasta
- Macadamia has more manganese, vitamin B1, copper, iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, pasta is higher in folate.
- Macadamia covers your daily manganese needs 170% more than pasta.
- Pasta contains 80 times less saturated fat than macadamia. Macadamia contains 12.061g of saturated fat, while pasta contains 0.15g.
- The glycemic index of pasta is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +622.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1316.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1433.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +223.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +712.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +132.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +198.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1744.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +471.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +149.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +314.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +708.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +481.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7116.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +267.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4941.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +47381.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +250.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.131mg | 0.224mg | 170% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 58.877g | 0.124g | 147% |
| Fats | 75.77g | 1.05g | 115% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.195mg | 0.209mg | 82% |
| Copper | 0.756mg | 0.093mg | 74% |
| Saturated fat | 12.061g | 0.15g | 54% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 34% | |
| Iron | 3.69mg | 1.14mg | 32% |
| Calories | 718kcal | 131kcal | 29% |
| Magnesium | 130mg | 18mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.275mg | 0.034mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 63mg | 18% |
| Folate | 11µg | 64µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.758mg | 0.183mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 24mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.473mg | 0.992mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 6mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.502g | 0.429g | 7% |
| Selenium | 3.6µg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 0.56mg | 7% |
| Protein | 7.91g | 5.15g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 13.82g | 24.93g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.22g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.57g | N/A | |
| Starch | 1.05g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.37mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.602mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.018mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.363mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.911g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)