Pasta vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pasta and apples?
- Pasta is richer than apples in vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, manganese, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
- Pasta's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 16% more.
- The glycemic index of apples is lower.
We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Apples, raw, with skin types 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +260% |
| Contains more IronIron | +850% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +244.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +472.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +540% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +345.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1129.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +476.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +990.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1880.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +517.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +55% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1671.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +741.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.017mg | 16% |
| Folate | 64µg | 3µg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.12mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.026mg | 10% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 0.26g | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 10% | |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.035mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 11mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.027mg | 7% |
| Fructose | 5.9g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 0.091mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.6mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 52kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 13.81g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.051g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 5mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 107mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.061mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.028g | 1% |
| Choline | 3.4mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 11.41g | N/A |
| Calcium | 6mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 10.39g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.007g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.005mg | 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
15%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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