Palm oil vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are palm oil and pasta different?
- Pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12 than palm oil.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for palm oil is 246% higher.
- Pasta has less saturated fat.
- Palm oil has a lower glycemic index (0) than pasta (49).
Oil, palm and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked are the varieties used in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +9423.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29738.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2067.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 49.3g | 0.15g | 223% |
| Fats | 100g | 1.05g | 152% |
| Vitamin E | 15.94mg | 106% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 37g | 0.124g | 92% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.3g | 0.429g | 59% |
| Calories | 884kcal | 131kcal | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.209mg | 17% |
| Folate | 0µg | 64µg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 1.14mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.15mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.093mg | 10% |
| Protein | 0g | 5.15g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 63mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 0g | 24.93g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.992mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.56mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.183mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sodium | 0mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 0.103mg | 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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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 49.15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Palm oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Palm oil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Palm oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Palm oil is cheaper (difference - $1)