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Pasta vs. Cream cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pasta and Cream cracker

  • Pasta has less Iron, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cream cracker covers your daily Iron needs 78% more than Pasta.
  • Pasta has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS.

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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 less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +547.4%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +437.5%
Contains more Zinc +17.9%
Contains more Copper +19.4%
Contains more Manganese +247.3%
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 8% 277% 18% 43% 12% 150% 19% 37% 102% 52%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +547.4%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.6%
Contains more Potassium +437.5%
Contains more Zinc +17.9%
Contains more Copper +19.4%
Contains more Manganese +247.3%

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 B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +412.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.2%
Contains more Folate +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +228.6%
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% 32% 0% 0% 75% 56% 96% 28% 15% 112% 58% 45%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +412.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.2%
Contains more Folate +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +228.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1440.7%
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Fats +1840%
Contains more Carbs +158.9%
Contains more Other +1067.7%
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
7% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more Water +1440.7%
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Fats +1840%
Contains more Carbs +158.9%
Contains more Other +1067.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8468.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +471.1%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
29% 58% 13%
Saturated Fat: 5.362 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.45 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8468.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +471.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Cream cracker Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 62.15g Cream cracker
Protein 5.15g 7.01g Cream cracker
Fats 1.05g 20.37g Cream cracker
Carbs 24.93g 64.55g Cream cracker
Calories 131kcal 484kcal Cream cracker
Starch 51.87g Cream cracker
Fructose 0.95g Cream cracker
Sugar 9.37g Pasta
Fiber 2.4g Cream cracker
Calcium 6mg 26mg Cream cracker
Iron 1.14mg 7.38mg Cream cracker
Magnesium 18mg 25mg Cream cracker
Phosphorus 63mg 98mg Cream cracker
Potassium 24mg 129mg Cream cracker
Sodium 6mg 1148mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 0.66mg Cream cracker
Copper 0.093mg 0.111mg Cream cracker
Manganese 0.224mg 0.778mg Cream cracker
Selenium 9.5µg Cream cracker
Vitamin A 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 1.59mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.298mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.24mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 5.08mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.462mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.065mg Cream cracker
Folate 64µg 149µg Cream cracker
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.46µg Cream cracker
Vitamin K 17.9µg Cream cracker
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 Cream cracker
Trans Fat 3.969g Pasta
Saturated Fat 0.15g 5.362g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 10.625g Cream cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 2.45g Cream cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.542g Cream cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g Cream cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pasta Cream cracker
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
43%
Cream cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
71%
Cream cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 1142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.212g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker 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. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/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.