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Pasta vs. Chickpeas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pasta and Chickpeas

  • Pasta has more Vitamin B1, while Chickpeas has more Manganese, Copper, Folate, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Chickpeas's daily need coverage for Manganese is 35% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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
Pasta
1
:
9
Chickpeas
Chickpeas
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Calcium +716.7%
Contains more Iron +153.5%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +1112.5%
Contains more Zinc +173.2%
Contains more Copper +278.5%
Contains more Manganese +359.8%
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Chickpeas
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 109% 35% 72% 26% 1% 42% 118% 135% 21%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Calcium +716.7%
Contains more Iron +153.5%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +1112.5%
Contains more Zinc +173.2%
Contains more Copper +278.5%
Contains more Manganese +359.8%

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
Pasta
4
:
8
Chickpeas
Chickpeas
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +35%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.8%
Contains more Folate +168.8%
Pasta
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%
Chickpeas
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 7% 0% 5% 30% 15% 10% 18% 33% 129% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +35%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +308.8%
Contains more Folate +168.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
1
:
4
Chickpeas
Chickpeas
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Protein +72%
Contains more Fats +146.7%
Contains more Other +196.8%
Equal in Carbs - 27.42
Pasta
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Chickpeas
9% 3% 27% 60%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 27.42 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Protein +72%
Contains more Fats +146.7%
Contains more Other +196.8%
Equal in Carbs - 27.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
1
:
2
Chickpeas
Chickpeas
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +370.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.5%
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Chickpeas
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.269 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.156 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +370.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pasta Chickpeas
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Chickpeas Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 19.82g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 8.86g Chickpeas
Fats 1.05g 2.59g Chickpeas
Carbs 24.93g 27.42g Chickpeas
Calories 131kcal 164kcal Chickpeas
Sugar 4.8g Pasta
Fiber 7.6g Chickpeas
Calcium 6mg 49mg Chickpeas
Iron 1.14mg 2.89mg Chickpeas
Magnesium 18mg 48mg Chickpeas
Phosphorus 63mg 168mg Chickpeas
Potassium 24mg 291mg Chickpeas
Sodium 6mg 7mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 1.53mg Chickpeas
Copper 0.093mg 0.352mg Chickpeas
Manganese 0.224mg 1.03mg Chickpeas
Selenium 3.7µg Chickpeas
Vitamin A 20IU 27IU Chickpeas
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.35mg Chickpeas
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.116mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.063mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.526mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.286mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.139mg Chickpeas
Folate 64µg 172µg Chickpeas
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin K 4µg Chickpeas
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.085mg Chickpeas
Threonine 0.134mg 0.329mg Chickpeas
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.38mg Chickpeas
Leucine 0.348mg 0.631mg Chickpeas
Lysine 0.097mg 0.593mg Chickpeas
Methionine 0.079mg 0.116mg Chickpeas
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.475mg Chickpeas
Valine 0.217mg 0.372mg Chickpeas
Histidine 0.103mg 0.244mg Chickpeas
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Chickpeas
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.269g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.583g Chickpeas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 1.156g Chickpeas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Chickpeas
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
21%
Chickpeas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
57%
Chickpeas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas 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. Chickpeas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173757/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.