Pasta vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pasta and salmon raw
- Pasta has more folate and manganese; however, salmon raw is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, copper, and potassium.
- Salmon raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 127% more than pasta.
- Salmon raw has 14 times less manganese than pasta. Pasta has 0.224mg of manganese, while salmon raw has 0.016mg.
- Pasta has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pasta is 49, while the glycemic index of salmon raw is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +42.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1300% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1941.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +168.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +217.5% |
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.
| Contains more FolateFolate | +156% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +692.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +809.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2305.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2171.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +285.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +503.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1616.1% |
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Water
~68.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.539 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1596% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +491.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 3.18µg | 127% |
| Selenium | 36.5µg | 66% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.818mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 7.86mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 1.664mg | 30% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 19.84g | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 200mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.38mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.25mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 490mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 2.539g | 14% |
| Folate | 64µg | 25µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.016mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 0g | 8% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 6.34g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 55mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 2.103g | 5% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.981g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 142kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.226mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.64mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 1.613mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 1.822mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.587mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 1.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.321g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.115g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.287g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
77%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.831g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)