Pasta, cooked, unenriched, with added salt vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pasta, cooked, unenriched, with added salt and pasta
- Pasta, cooked, unenriched, with added salt has less vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B12.
- Pasta covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 16% more than pasta, cooked, unenriched, with added salt.
- Pasta contains 22 times less Sodium than pasta, cooked, unenriched, with added salt. Pasta, cooked, unenriched, with added salt contains 131mg of Sodium, while pasta contains 6mg.
- Pasta has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, with added salt 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 CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +43.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +128% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.4% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +44.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +945% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +814.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.59 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.55 g
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.319 g
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 | +183.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -14.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 157kcal | 131kcal |
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| Protein | 5.8g | 5.15g |
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| Fats | 0.93g | 1.05g |
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| Net carbs | 28.79g | 24.93g |
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| Carbs | 30.59g | 24.93g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | |
| Calcium | 7mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 44mg | 24mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 1.14mg |
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| Sugar | 0.56g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.093mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.56mg |
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| Starch | 26.01g |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 63mg |
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| Sodium | 131mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 20IU |
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| Vitamin A | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg |
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| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.224mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.992mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 64µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.176g | 0.15g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.351g | 0.124g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 0.429g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.065mg |
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| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.134mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.197mg |
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| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.348mg |
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| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.097mg |
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| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.079mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.247mg |
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| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.217mg |
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| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.103mg |
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| Fructose | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
3%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta, cooked, unenriched, with added salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta, cooked, unenriched, with added salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta, cooked, unenriched, with added salt is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta, cooked, unenriched, with added salt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
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.