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Pasta vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pasta and club sandwich

  • Pasta has more folate; however, club sandwich is higher in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, calcium, and zinc.
  • Club sandwich covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 29% more than pasta.
  • Club sandwich contains 2 times less folate than pasta. Pasta contains 64µg of folate, while club sandwich contains 31µg.
  • Pasta has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise.

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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 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1483.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +841.7%
Contains more IronIron +20.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +241.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.089mg

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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +462%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +351.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +770.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +235.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.5%
Contains more WaterWater +30.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +233.8%
Contains more FatsFats +666.7%
Contains more OtherOther +664.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2278.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +338.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pasta Club sandwich
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 Club sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 24.8µg 45%
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 5.575mg 29%
Sodium 6mg 630mg 27%
Protein 5.15g 17.19g 24%
Phosphorus 63mg 215mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.296mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.47µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.826mg 13%
Saturated fat 0.15g 3.109g 13%
Fats 1.05g 8.05g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 1.88g 10%
Manganese 0.224mg 10%
Choline 47.8mg 9%
Calcium 6mg 95mg 9%
Folate 64µg 31µg 8%
Vitamin K 8.7µg 7%
Zinc 0.56mg 1.34mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 2.949g 7%
Potassium 24mg 226mg 6%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.4mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Cholesterol 33mg 46mg 4%
Calories 131kcal 220kcal 4%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.186mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.172mg 3%
Vitamin A 6µg 35µg 3%
Iron 1.14mg 1.37mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 32mg 3%
Carbs 24.93g 19.87g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Net carbs 24.93g 18.67g N/A
Sugar 4.68g N/A
Copper 0.093mg 0.089mg 0%
Trans fat 0.071g N/A
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pasta Club sandwich
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
37%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 624mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.959g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich 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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.