Pasta vs. Goat cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pasta and goat cheese
- Pasta has more folate and vitamin B1, while goat cheese has more copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin A.
- Goat cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 102% higher.
- Goat cheese contains 32 times less folate than pasta. Pasta contains 64µg of folate, while goat cheese contains 2µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in pasta is lower.
- Goat cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of goat cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of pasta is 49.
The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Cheese, goat, semisoft type.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +140.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4866.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +558.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +506.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +495.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +190.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6683.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +350.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +57.1% |
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:
21.58 g
Fats:
29.84 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
45.52 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20675% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +319% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2741.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +848.4% |
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
20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.709 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5390.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65.3% |
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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| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 20.639g | 93% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.564mg | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 375mg | 45% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 407µg | 45% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 29.84g | 44% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.676mg | 40% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 21.58g | 33% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 298mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 415mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 6.808g | 17% |
| Folate | 64µg | 2µg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 79mg | 15% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 364kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.072mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 0.12g | 8% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.62mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.093mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 158mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 3% | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0.22µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.709g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.66mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 1.148mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.12g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.805mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.575mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.859mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 1.485mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.489g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Goat cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Goat cheese is relatively richer in vitamins