Pasta, cooked, unenriched, with added salt vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pasta, cooked, unenriched, with added salt and rice?
- Pasta, cooked, unenriched, with added salt is richer in selenium and fiber, yet rice is richer in manganese and vitamin B5.
- Pasta, cooked, unenriched, with added salt's daily need coverage for selenium is 34% higher.
- Pasta, cooked, unenriched, with added salt has 131 times more Sodium than rice. Pasta, cooked, unenriched, with added salt has 131mg of Sodium, while rice has 1mg.
- Rice contains less sodium.
We used Pasta, cooked, unenriched, with added salt and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, unenriched, cooked without salt types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +252% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.6% |
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 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +248.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +89.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
2.69 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
28.17 g
Water:
68.44 g
Other:
0.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +232.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~28.17g
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
0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +298.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +319.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -56.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 157kcal | 130kcal |
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| Protein | 5.8g | 2.69g |
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| Fats | 0.93g | 0.28g |
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| Net carbs | 28.79g | 27.77g |
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| Carbs | 30.59g | 28.17g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 44mg | 35mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.2mg |
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| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.05g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.069mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.49mg |
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| Starch | 26.01g |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 43mg |
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| Sodium | 131mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.04mg |
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| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.472mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 7.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.093mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 2.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.176g | 0.077g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.351g | 0.088g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.319g | 0.076g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.096mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.116mg |
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| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.222mg |
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| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.097mg |
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| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.063mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.144mg |
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| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.164mg |
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| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.063mg |
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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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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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta, cooked, unenriched, with added salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta, cooked, unenriched, with added salt is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta, cooked, unenriched, with added salt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.