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Pasta vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pasta and cheesecake

  • Pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, copper, and iron, while cheesecake has more vitamin A and vitamin B5.
  • Cheesecake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 49% higher.
  • Cheesecake contains 7 times less vitamin B1 than pasta. Pasta contains 0.209mg of vitamin B1, while cheesecake contains 0.028mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in pasta is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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
5
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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.6%
Contains more IronIron +81%
Contains more CopperCopper +365%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.51mg

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
3
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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +646.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +408.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2550%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +212%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +21.4%

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +50.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2042.9%
Contains more OtherOther +190.3%
~equal in Protein ~5.5g
~equal in Carbs ~25.5g

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6862.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +273.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pasta Cheesecake
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Cheesecake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.15g 9.921g 44%
Fats 1.05g 22.5g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 8.634g 21%
Sodium 6mg 438mg 19%
Vitamin A 6µg 159µg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.028mg 15%
Folate 64µg 18µg 12%
Calories 131kcal 321kcal 10%
Selenium 5.2µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.571mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 1.602g 8%
Copper 0.093mg 0.02mg 8%
Choline 45.9mg 8%
Cholesterol 33mg 55mg 7%
Iron 1.14mg 0.63mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.195mg 5%
Calcium 6mg 51mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 4%
Manganese 0.224mg 0.14mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 4%
Phosphorus 63mg 93mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.193mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 11mg 2%
Potassium 24mg 90mg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.052mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.17µg 1%
Protein 5.15g 5.5g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Carbs 24.93g 25.5g 0%
Net carbs 24.93g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 21.8g N/A
Zinc 0.56mg 0.51mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 432mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.771g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.