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Pasta vs. Black turtle bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pasta and black turtle bean

  • The amount of copper, folate, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B6, and calcium in black turtle bean is higher than in pasta.
  • Black turtle bean covers your daily copper needs 101% more than pasta.
  • Pasta has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pasta is 49, while the glycemic index of black turtle bean is 20.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Beans, black turtle, 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.
Pasta
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 48% 132% 326% 333% 60% 189% 1.2% 130% 17%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +788.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6150%
Contains more IronIron +663.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +975.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +292.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +598.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +346.4%

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.
Pasta
2
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.2% 0% 225% 45% 37% 54% 66% 0% 14% 333% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +330.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +391.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +741.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +593.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
2
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
21% 63% 11% 4%
Protein: 21.25 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 63.25 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +16.7%
Contains more WaterWater +523.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +312.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1061.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
3
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
33% 11% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.387 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +59%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.387g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Black turtle bean DV% diff.
Copper 0.093mg 1mg 101%
Folate 64µg 444µg 95%
Iron 1.14mg 8.7mg 95%
Fiber 15.5g 62%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.9mg 58%
Phosphorus 63mg 440mg 54%
Potassium 24mg 1500mg 43%
Manganese 0.224mg 1mg 34%
Magnesium 18mg 160mg 34%
Protein 5.15g 21.25g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.286mg 19%
Calcium 6mg 160mg 15%
Zinc 0.56mg 2.2mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.899mg 14%
Carbs 24.93g 63.25g 13%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Calories 131kcal 339kcal 10%
Selenium 3.2µg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 1.955mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.193mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Fats 1.05g 0.9g 0%
Net carbs 24.93g 47.75g N/A
Sugar 2.12g N/A
Sodium 6mg 9mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.15g 0.232g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 0.078g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.387g 0%
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.252mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.894mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 1.697mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 1.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0.32mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 1.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0.592mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Black turtle bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Pasta
60%
Black turtle bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
135%
Black turtle bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.082g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean 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. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175186/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.