Pasta vs. Bottled water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pasta and bottled water different?
- Pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and zinc than bottled water.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pasta is 17% higher.
- Bottled water has less cholesterol.
- Bottled water has a lower glycemic index (0) than pasta (49).
Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Water, bottled, generic 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1228.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.98 g
Other:
0.02 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1450% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Folate | 64µg | 0µg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.007mg | 10% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 0g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 0g | 8% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 0kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0g | 3% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0g | 2% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 6mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
1%
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 - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bottled water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bottled water contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bottled water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bottled water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Bottled water is cheaper (difference - $3)