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Pasta vs. French beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pasta and French beans?

  • Pasta is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, yet French beans is higher in Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pasta's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 11% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in French beans is lower.

We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Beans, french, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this article.

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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 Calcium +950%
Contains more Magnesium +211.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.9%
Contains more Potassium +1441.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Contains more Manganese +70.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.08
Equal in Sodium - 6
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 19% 41% 40% 44% 33% 1% 18% 39% 50% 7%
Contains more Calcium +950%
Contains more Magnesium +211.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.9%
Contains more Potassium +1441.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Contains more Manganese +70.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.08
Equal in Sodium - 6

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.8%
Contains more Folate +17.2%
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 1% 0% 0% 4% 33% 15% 11% 14% 25% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.8%
Contains more Folate +17.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +38.2%
Contains more Protein +36.9%
Contains more Other +416.1%
Equal in Carbs - 24.02
Equal in Water - 66.57
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
7% 24% 67%
Protein: 7.05 g
Fats: 0.76 g
Carbs: 24.02 g
Water: 66.57 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Fats +38.2%
Contains more Protein +36.9%
Contains more Other +416.1%
Equal in Carbs - 24.02
Equal in Water - 66.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.453
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
14% 9% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.453 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.453

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta French beans Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 14.62g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 7.05g French beans
Fats 1.05g 0.76g Pasta
Carbs 24.93g 24.02g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 129kcal Pasta
Fiber 9.4g French beans
Calcium 6mg 63mg French beans
Iron 1.14mg 1.08mg Pasta
Magnesium 18mg 56mg French beans
Phosphorus 63mg 102mg French beans
Potassium 24mg 370mg French beans
Sodium 6mg 6mg
Zinc 0.56mg 0.64mg French beans
Copper 0.093mg 0.115mg French beans
Manganese 0.224mg 0.382mg French beans
Selenium 1.2µg French beans
Vitamin A 20IU 3IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg French beans
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.13mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.062mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.546mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.222mg French beans
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.105mg French beans
Folate 64µg 75µg French beans
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.083mg French beans
Threonine 0.134mg 0.297mg French beans
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.311mg French beans
Leucine 0.348mg 0.563mg French beans
Lysine 0.097mg 0.484mg French beans
Methionine 0.079mg 0.106mg French beans
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.381mg French beans
Valine 0.217mg 0.369mg French beans
Histidine 0.103mg 0.196mg French beans
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg French beans
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.083g French beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.052g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.453g French beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pasta French beans
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
13%
French beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
29%
French beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French beans
French beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French beans
French beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French beans
French beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
French beans
French beans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French beans
French beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (6 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. French beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173739/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.