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Orange juice vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Orange juice and Pasta

  • Orange juice has more Vitamin C, however, Pasta is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Copper.
  • Orange juice covers your daily Vitamin C needs 56% more than Pasta.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Orange juice, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 18% 7.5% 15% 1.4% 7.3% 0.13% 1.8% 0.55%
Pasta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +733.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.6%
Contains more IronIron +470%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1020%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +270.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1500%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 167% 12% 0.8% 0% 23% 6.9% 7.5% 11% 9.2% 0% 0.25% 23% 3.4%
Pasta
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +113.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.183mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.4 g
Water: 88.3 g
Other: 0.4 g
Pasta
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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 WaterWater +28.8%
Contains more OtherOther +29%
Contains more ProteinProtein +635.7%
Contains more FatsFats +425%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Pasta
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +244.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +972.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange juice Pasta Opinion
Calories 45kcal 131kcal Pasta
Protein 0.7g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 0.2g 1.05g Pasta
Vitamin C 50mg 0mg Orange juice
Net carbs 10.2g 24.93g Pasta
Carbs 10.4g 24.93g Pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Orange juice
Magnesium 11mg 18mg Pasta
Calcium 11mg 6mg Orange juice
Potassium 200mg 24mg Orange juice
Iron 0.2mg 1.14mg Pasta
Sugar 8.4g Pasta
Fiber 0.2g Orange juice
Copper 0.044mg 0.093mg Pasta
Zinc 0.05mg 0.56mg Pasta
Phosphorus 17mg 63mg Pasta
Sodium 1mg 6mg Orange juice
Vitamin A 200IU 20IU Orange juice
Vitamin A 10µg 6µg Orange juice
Vitamin E 0.04mg Orange juice
Manganese 0.014mg 0.224mg Pasta
Selenium 0.1µg Orange juice
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.183mg Orange juice
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.034mg Orange juice
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 0.1µg Orange juice
Folate 30µg 64µg Pasta
Choline 6.2mg Orange juice
Saturated Fat 0.024g 0.15g Orange juice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.124g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.429g Pasta
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.008mg 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.013mg 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.009mg 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.003mg 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.009mg 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.011mg 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.003mg 0.103mg Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Orange juice Pasta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
20%
Orange juice
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Orange juice
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange juice
Orange juice contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange juice
Orange juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.126g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange juice
Orange juice is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Orange juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169098/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.