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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.
Pasta
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 28% 128% 84% 57% 87% 6.7% 5.3% 53%
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.
Pasta
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4% 0% 55% 111% 119% 0% 85% 789% 2.8% 3% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.22mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
1
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
23% 2% 74%
Protein: 22.96 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.57 g
Other: 1.05 g
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
Pasta
1
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
45% 32% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.95 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.47 g
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.
Pasta Game raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Game raw 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Game raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Pasta
90%
Game raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
47%
Game raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Game raw
Game raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Game raw
Game raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Game raw
Game raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Game raw
Game raw 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. Game raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173855/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.