Pasta vs. Great northern beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pasta and Great northern beans different?
- Pasta is higher in Vitamin B2, however, Great northern beans is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Folate, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Great northern beans is 17% higher.
Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Beans, great northern, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +177.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1033.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1529.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +165.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +161.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +131.3% |
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 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +154.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +244.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +59.4% |
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:
8.33 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
21.09 g
Water:
69 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +264.5% |
~equal in
Water
~69g
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
0.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.187 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +490.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +129.4% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.14g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 131kcal | 118kcal |
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| Protein | 5.15g | 8.33g |
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| Fats | 1.05g | 0.45g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 24.93g | 14.09g |
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| Carbs | 24.93g | 21.09g |
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| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 50mg |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 68mg |
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| Potassium | 24mg | 391mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 2.13mg |
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| Fiber | 7g |
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| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.247mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.88mg |
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| Phosphorus | 63mg | 165mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 20IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.518mg |
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| Selenium | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 0.681mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.266mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.117mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 64µg | 102µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.15g | 0.14g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.124g | 0.021g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.187g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.099mg |
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| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.351mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.368mg |
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| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.665mg |
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| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.572mg |
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| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.125mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.451mg |
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| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.436mg |
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| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.232mg |
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Which food is preferable for your 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Great northern beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Great northern beans contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Great northern beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Great northern beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Great northern beans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Great northern 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 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.