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Papadum vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Papadum and Pasta

  • Pasta contains less Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 than Papadum.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Papadum is 101% higher.
  • Pasta has 291 times less Sodium than Papadum. Papadum has 1745mg of Sodium, while Pasta has 6mg.

Food types used in this article are Papad 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 194% 43% 88% 293% 333% 93% 165% 228% 204% 45%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1405.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2283.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4066.7%
Contains more IronIron +584.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +973.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +507.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +511.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +597.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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.
Papadum
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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% 3% 1% 0% 69% 60% 28% 55% 66% 0% 1% 164% 0.22%
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 AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +401.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +738.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +242.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 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 ProteinProtein +396.3%
Contains more FatsFats +209.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +140.2%
Contains more OtherOther +2425.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1864.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.148 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +329%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +167.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Papadum Pasta Opinion
Calories 371kcal 131kcal Papadum
Protein 25.56g 5.15g Papadum
Fats 3.25g 1.05g Papadum
Net carbs 41.27g 24.93g Papadum
Carbs 59.87g 24.93g Papadum
Cholesterol 4mg 33mg Papadum
Magnesium 271mg 18mg Papadum
Calcium 143mg 6mg Papadum
Potassium 1000mg 24mg Papadum
Iron 7.8mg 1.14mg Papadum
Fiber 18.6g Papadum
Copper 0.998mg 0.093mg Papadum
Zinc 3.4mg 0.56mg Papadum
Phosphorus 385mg 63mg Papadum
Sodium 1745mg 6mg Pasta
Vitamin A 50IU 20IU Papadum
Vitamin A 13µg 6µg Papadum
Vitamin E 0.05mg Papadum
Manganese 1.562mg 0.224mg Papadum
Selenium 8.3µg Papadum
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.209mg Papadum
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.15mg Papadum
Vitamin B3 1.472mg 0.992mg Papadum
Vitamin B5 0.917mg 0.183mg Papadum
Vitamin B6 0.285mg 0.034mg Papadum
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 0.4µg Papadum
Folate 219µg 64µg Papadum
Choline 0.4mg Papadum
Saturated Fat 1.084g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.532g 0.124g Papadum
Polyunsaturated fat 1.148g 0.429g Papadum
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.065mg Papadum
Threonine 0.886mg 0.134mg Papadum
Isoleucine 1.303mg 0.197mg Papadum
Leucine 2.115mg 0.348mg Papadum
Lysine 1.695mg 0.097mg Papadum
Methionine 0.372mg 0.079mg Papadum
Phenylalanine 1.491mg 0.247mg Papadum
Valine 1.434mg 0.217mg Papadum
Histidine 0.715mg 0.103mg Papadum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Papadum 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
34%
Papadum
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Papadum
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 1739mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.934g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Papadum
Papadum is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papadum
Papadum 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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.