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Pasta vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pasta and cheeseburgers

  • Pasta has less vitamin B3, vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and calcium than cheeseburgers.
  • Cheeseburgers cover your daily need for saturated fat, 32% more than pasta.
  • Pasta has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1883.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +716.7%
Contains more IronIron +137.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +344.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.1%

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
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% 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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +425.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +197.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +570.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +442.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~70µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
1
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +77.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +220.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1301.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.4%
Contains more OtherOther +580.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
1
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4265.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +286.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pasta Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Selenium 19.6µg 36%
Saturated fat 0.15g 6.473g 29%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.76µg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 5.217mg 26%
Protein 5.15g 16.51g 23%
Sodium 6mg 515mg 22%
Fats 1.05g 14.72g 21%
Iron 1.14mg 2.71mg 20%
Zinc 0.56mg 2.49mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.363mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.228mg 15%
Phosphorus 63mg 161mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 5.413g 13%
Calcium 6mg 119mg 11%
Calories 131kcal 308kcal 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 1.658g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.293mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.545mg 7%
Potassium 24mg 196mg 5%
Vitamin A 6µg 50µg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Manganese 0.224mg 0.316mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 3%
Cholesterol 33mg 43mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Folate 64µg 70µg 2%
Copper 0.093mg 0.111mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 24.93g 28.03g 1%
Net carbs 24.93g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Cheeseburger
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Pasta
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 509mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.323g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger 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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.