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Pasta vs. Adzuki bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pasta and Adzuki bean

  • Pasta has less Folate, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Adzuki bean covers your daily Folate needs 140% more than Pasta.

Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, raw.

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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 +1000%
Contains more Iron +336.8%
Contains more Magnesium +605.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +504.8%
Contains more Potassium +5125%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Copper +1076.3%
Contains more Manganese +672.3%
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 20% 187% 91% 164% 111% 1% 138% 365% 226% 17%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +336.8%
Contains more Magnesium +605.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +504.8%
Contains more Potassium +5125%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Copper +1076.3%
Contains more Manganese +672.3%

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.
Pasta
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Contains more Vitamin A +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +703.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +932.4%
Contains more Folate +871.9%
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% 0% 0% 0% 114% 51% 50% 89% 81% 467% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +703.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +932.4%
Contains more Folate +871.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +98.1%
Contains more Water +410.1%
Contains more Protein +285.8%
Contains more Carbs +152.3%
Contains more Other +951.6%
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
20% 63% 13% 3%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 62.9 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 3.26 g
Contains more Fats +98.1%
Contains more Water +410.1%
Contains more Protein +285.8%
Contains more Carbs +152.3%
Contains more Other +951.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +279.6%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
54% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +148%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +279.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Adzuki bean Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 50.2g Adzuki bean
Protein 5.15g 19.87g Adzuki bean
Fats 1.05g 0.53g Pasta
Carbs 24.93g 62.9g Adzuki bean
Calories 131kcal 329kcal Adzuki bean
Fiber 12.7g Adzuki bean
Calcium 6mg 66mg Adzuki bean
Iron 1.14mg 4.98mg Adzuki bean
Magnesium 18mg 127mg Adzuki bean
Phosphorus 63mg 381mg Adzuki bean
Potassium 24mg 1254mg Adzuki bean
Sodium 6mg 5mg Adzuki bean
Zinc 0.56mg 5.04mg Adzuki bean
Copper 0.093mg 1.094mg Adzuki bean
Manganese 0.224mg 1.73mg Adzuki bean
Selenium 3.1µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin A 20IU 17IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Pasta
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.455mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.22mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 2.63mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 1.471mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.351mg Adzuki bean
Folate 64µg 622µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.191mg Adzuki bean
Threonine 0.134mg 0.674mg Adzuki bean
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.791mg Adzuki bean
Leucine 0.348mg 1.668mg Adzuki bean
Lysine 0.097mg 1.497mg Adzuki bean
Methionine 0.079mg 0.21mg Adzuki bean
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 1.052mg Adzuki bean
Valine 0.217mg 1.023mg Adzuki bean
Histidine 0.103mg 0.524mg Adzuki bean
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Adzuki bean
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.191g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.05g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.113g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Adzuki bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
71%
Adzuki bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
132%
Adzuki bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173727/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.