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Okara vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Okara and Pasta

  • Okara has more Copper, Manganese, Calcium, and Vitamin B6, however, Pasta has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pasta is 16% higher.
  • Pasta has 13 times less Calcium than Okara. Okara has 80mg of Calcium, while Pasta has 6mg.

Food types used in this article are Okara 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.
Okara
7
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2
Pasta
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +787.5%
Contains more Copper +115.1%
Contains more Manganese +80.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 63
Equal in Zinc - 0.56
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 49% 19% 26% 19% 2% 16% 67% 53% 58%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1233.3%
Contains more Iron +14%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +787.5%
Contains more Copper +115.1%
Contains more Manganese +80.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 63
Equal in Zinc - 0.56

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.
Okara
2
:
7
Pasta
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +945%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +892%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108%
Contains more Folate +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 0% 0% 5% 5% 2% 6% 27% 20% 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 B6 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +945%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +892%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108%
Contains more Folate +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okara
3
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2
Pasta
Contains more Fats +64.8%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Other +183.9%
Contains more Protein +46.3%
Contains more Carbs +103.8%
4% 2% 12% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 12.23 g
Water: 81.64 g
Other: 0.88 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 +64.8%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Other +183.9%
Contains more Protein +46.3%
Contains more Carbs +103.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okara
2
:
1
Pasta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.3%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.193 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.755 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okara Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 3.52g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 1.73g 1.05g Okara
Carbs 12.23g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 76kcal 131kcal Pasta
Calcium 80mg 6mg Okara
Iron 1.3mg 1.14mg Okara
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Okara
Phosphorus 60mg 63mg Pasta
Potassium 213mg 24mg Okara
Sodium 9mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 0.56mg
Copper 0.2mg 0.093mg Okara
Manganese 0.404mg 0.224mg Okara
Selenium 10.6µg Okara
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.034mg Okara
Folate 26µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.131mg 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.159mg 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.244mg 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.212mg 0.097mg Okara
Methionine 0.041mg 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.162mg 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.093mg 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Okara
Saturated Fat 0.193g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 0.124g Okara
Polyunsaturated fat 0.755g 0.429g Okara

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Okara 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
5%
Okara
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Okara
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Okara
Okara is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Okara
Okara is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Okara
Okara is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Okara
Okara is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Okara - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172452/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.