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Pasta vs. Chewing gum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pasta and Chewing gum?

  • Pasta is richer than Chewing gum in Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pasta's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 17% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Chewing gum is lower.

We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Chewing gum 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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1100%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1100%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Water +2536.9%
Contains more Carbs +287.9%
Contains more Other +29%
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
97% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 96.7 g
Water: 2.6 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Water +2536.9%
Contains more Carbs +287.9%
Contains more Other +29%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +213.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.137 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +213.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Chewing gum Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 94.3g Chewing gum
Protein 5.15g 0g Pasta
Fats 1.05g 0.3g Pasta
Carbs 24.93g 96.7g Chewing gum
Calories 131kcal 360kcal Chewing gum
Sugar 66.08g Pasta
Fiber 2.4g Chewing gum
Calcium 6mg 0mg Pasta
Iron 1.14mg 0mg Pasta
Magnesium 18mg 0mg Pasta
Phosphorus 63mg 0mg Pasta
Potassium 24mg 2mg Pasta
Sodium 6mg 1mg Chewing gum
Zinc 0.56mg 0mg Pasta
Copper 0.093mg 0mg Pasta
Manganese 0.224mg 0mg Pasta
Selenium 0.6µg Chewing gum
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0mg Pasta
Folate 64µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Chewing gum
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.042g Chewing gum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.079g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.137g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Chewing gum
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
0%
Chewing gum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
0%
Chewing gum

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.08g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Chewing gum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168771/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.