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Pasta vs. Chickpea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pasta and chickpea raw

  • The amount of manganese, folate, copper, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, and zinc in chickpea raw is higher than in pasta.
  • Chickpea raw covers your daily manganese needs 917% more than pasta.
  • Pasta has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pasta is 49, while the glycemic index of chickpea raw is 36.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw.

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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
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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 56% 17% 63% 162% 219% 75% 108% 3.1% 2779% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +338.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2891.7%
Contains more IronIron +278.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +605.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +392.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9411.6%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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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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 13% 1% 16% 0% 119% 49% 29% 95% 123% 0% 23% 418% 54%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +128.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +767.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1473.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +770.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
20% 6% 63% 8% 3%
Protein: 20.47 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 62.95 g
Water: 7.68 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more WaterWater +792.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +297.5%
Contains more FatsFats +475.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +152.5%
Contains more OtherOther +822.6%

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
13% 29% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.603 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.731 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1010.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +536.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pasta Chickpea raw
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 Chickpea raw DV% diff.
Manganese 0.224mg 21.306mg 917%
Folate 64µg 557µg 123%
Copper 0.093mg 0.656mg 63%
Fiber 12.2g 49%
Iron 1.14mg 4.31mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.535mg 39%
Protein 5.15g 20.47g 31%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 1.588mg 28%
Phosphorus 63mg 252mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.477mg 22%
Potassium 24mg 718mg 20%
Zinc 0.56mg 2.76mg 20%
Choline 99.3mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 2.731g 15%
Magnesium 18mg 79mg 15%
Carbs 24.93g 62.95g 13%
Calories 131kcal 378kcal 12%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Fats 1.05g 6.04g 8%
Vitamin K 9µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.212mg 5%
Calcium 6mg 57mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 1.541mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 1.377g 3%
Saturated fat 0.15g 0.603g 2%
Sodium 6mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 24.93g 50.75g N/A
Sugar 10.7g N/A
Vitamin A 6µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.882mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 1.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 1.103mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.865mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0.566mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Chickpea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
72%
Chickpea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
348%
Chickpea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.453g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw 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. Chickpea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173756/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.