Pasta vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pasta and french toast
- Pasta has less vitamin B2, vitamin A, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and iron than french toast.
- French toast covers your daily need for cholesterol, 28% more than pasta.
- Pasta has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of french toast is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk.
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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 CopperCopper | +60.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1566.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +458.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.7% |
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 | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +117.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +121.4% |
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:
7.7 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
25 g
Water:
54.7 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +928.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +480.6% |
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Carbs
~25g
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
2.723 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.594 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3548.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +504.7% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 20.1µg | 37% | |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 116mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 479mg | 21% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 10.8g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 2.594g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.321mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 124µg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 2.723g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 4.524g | 11% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 100mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 117mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0.31µg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.67mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.549mg | 7% |
| Folate | 64µg | 43µg | 5% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 7.7g | 5% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 229kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 1.628mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.058mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.074mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 134mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.188mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.67mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 25g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 25g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.413mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.188mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.389mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.179mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.01g | N/A |
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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
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25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 473mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.573g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
French toast is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French toast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)