Pasta vs. Game raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pasta and game raw different?
- Pasta is richer in folate, while game raw is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, phosphorus, copper, and zinc.
- Game raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 257% more than pasta.
- Pasta contains 16 times more folate than game raw. Pasta contains 64µg of folate, while game raw contains 4µg.
- Pasta is lower in cholesterol.
- Pasta has a higher glycemic index (49) than game raw (0).
Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Game meat, deer, raw types were used 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 CalciumCalcium | +20% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +446.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1225% |
Contains more IronIron | +198.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +172% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +273.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +220.6% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1500% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +220% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +542.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +988.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +4407.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +345.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +130.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +238.7% |
~equal in
Water
~73.57g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +440.3% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.47g
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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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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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 6.31µg | 257% |
Protein | 5.15g | 22.96g | 36% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 6.37mg | 34% |
Iron | 1.14mg | 3.4mg | 28% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.37mg | 26% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.48mg | 25% |
Phosphorus | 63mg | 202mg | 20% |
Selenium | 9.7µg | 18% | |
Copper | 0.093mg | 0.253mg | 18% |
Cholesterol | 33mg | 85mg | 17% |
Folate | 64µg | 4µg | 15% |
Zinc | 0.56mg | 2.09mg | 14% |
Potassium | 24mg | 318mg | 9% |
Carbs | 24.93g | 0g | 8% |
Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.041mg | 8% |
Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.95g | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 4% | |
Sodium | 6mg | 51mg | 2% |
Fats | 1.05g | 2.42g | 2% |
Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.67g | 1% |
Calories | 131kcal | 120kcal | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.2mg | 1% | |
Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 24.93g | 0g | N/A |
Calcium | 6mg | 5mg | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.47g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.134mg | 1.08mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.348mg | 1.951mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.097mg | 2.006mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.566mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.217mg | 1.073mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.103mg | 1.135mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


is better in case of low diet
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Low Calories diet |
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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs diet |
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Low Glycemic Index 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%

90%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%

47%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Game raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?

Game raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Game raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Game raw is relatively richer in vitamins