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Pasta vs. Baby food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pasta and Baby food different?

  • Baby food has more Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Zinc than Pasta.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Baby food is 580% higher.

Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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 more Calcium +12116.7%
Contains more Iron +4066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +455.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +522.2%
Contains more Potassium +1720.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +328.6%
Contains more Copper +259.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Contains more Calcium +12116.7%
Contains more Iron +4066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +455.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +522.2%
Contains more Potassium +1720.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +328.6%
Contains more Copper +259.1%

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.
Pasta
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Contains more Folate +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1066.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1711.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3399.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +486.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +455.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 20
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
Contains more Folate +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1066.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1711.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3399.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +486.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +455.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 20

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +923.3%
Contains more Protein +136.9%
Contains more Fats +319%
Contains more Carbs +194.4%
Contains more Other +964.5%
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Water +923.3%
Contains more Protein +136.9%
Contains more Fats +319%
Contains more Carbs +194.4%
Contains more Other +964.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +872.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295.6%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +872.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Baby food Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 65.9g Baby food
Protein 5.15g 12.2g Baby food
Fats 1.05g 4.4g Baby food
Carbs 24.93g 73.4g Baby food
Calories 131kcal 379kcal Baby food
Sugar 0.87g Pasta
Fiber 7.5g Baby food
Calcium 6mg 733mg Baby food
Iron 1.14mg 47.5mg Baby food
Magnesium 18mg 100mg Baby food
Phosphorus 63mg 392mg Baby food
Potassium 24mg 437mg Baby food
Sodium 6mg 3mg Baby food
Zinc 0.56mg 2.4mg Baby food
Copper 0.093mg 0.334mg Baby food
Manganese 0.224mg Pasta
Selenium 25.9µg Baby food
Vitamin A 20IU 20IU
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Pasta
Vitamin E 3.68mg Baby food
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 2.438mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 2.717mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 34.714mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 1.074mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.189mg Baby food
Folate 64µg 43µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin K 1.5µg Baby food
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.158mg Baby food
Threonine 0.134mg 0.4mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.477mg Baby food
Leucine 0.348mg 1.041mg Baby food
Lysine 0.097mg 0.404mg Baby food
Methionine 0.079mg 0.24mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.672mg Baby food
Valine 0.217mg 0.653mg Baby food
Histidine 0.103mg 0.286mg Baby food
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.769g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 1.206g Baby food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 1.697g Baby food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Baby food
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Pasta
176%
Baby food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
260%
Baby food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.619g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food 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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/nutrients
  2. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.