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Pasta vs. Green bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pasta and Green bean?

  • Pasta is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B12, yet Green bean is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Pasta's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 11% more.

We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 Iron +75.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.2%
Contains more Zinc +124%
Contains more Copper +63.2%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Potassium +508.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Manganese +27.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
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 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Contains more Iron +75.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.2%
Contains more Zinc +124%
Contains more Copper +63.2%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Potassium +508.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Manganese +27.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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 B1 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.3%
Contains more Folate +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3065%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.7%
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 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.3%
Contains more Folate +93.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3065%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +172.5%
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Carbs +216.4%
Contains more Water +30.1%
Contains more Other +135.5%
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +172.5%
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Carbs +216.4%
Contains more Water +30.1%
Contains more Other +135.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1027.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1027.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Green bean Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 4.68g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 1.89g Pasta
Fats 1.05g 0.28g Pasta
Carbs 24.93g 7.88g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 35kcal Pasta
Sugar 3.63g Pasta
Fiber 3.2g Green bean
Calcium 6mg 44mg Green bean
Iron 1.14mg 0.65mg Pasta
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 63mg 29mg Pasta
Potassium 24mg 146mg Green bean
Sodium 6mg 1mg Green bean
Zinc 0.56mg 0.25mg Pasta
Copper 0.093mg 0.057mg Pasta
Manganese 0.224mg 0.285mg Green bean
Selenium 0.2µg Green bean
Vitamin A 20IU 633IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 32µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.46mg Green bean
Vitamin C 0mg 9.7mg Green bean
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.074mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.097mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.614mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.074mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.056mg Green bean
Folate 64µg 33µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin K 47.9µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.02mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg 0.082mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.069mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg 0.116mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg 0.091mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg 0.023mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.069mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg 0.093mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg 0.035mg Pasta
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Green bean
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.064g Green bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.011g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.145g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Green bean
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
24%
Green bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
14%
Green bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Green bean
Green bean is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.