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Pasta vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pasta and Groat

  • Pasta has less Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Groat's daily need coverage for Copper is 112% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Buckwheat.

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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
0
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%
Groat
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 165% 5.4% 41% 83% 367% 65% 149% 0.13% 170% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1183.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1816.7%
Contains more IronIron +93%
Contains more CopperCopper +1082.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +328.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +450.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +480.4%

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
4
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% 1.2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Groat
4
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% 0% 0% 25% 98% 132% 74% 48% 0% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +607.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +573.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +517.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
Groat
4
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +603.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +157.3%
Contains more FatsFats +223.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +186.8%
Contains more OtherOther +577.4%

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
Groat
2
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.039 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +738.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +142.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pasta Groat
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Groat Opinion
Calories 131kcal 343kcal Groat
Protein 5.15g 13.25g Groat
Fats 1.05g 3.4g Groat
Net carbs 24.93g 61.5g Groat
Carbs 24.93g 71.5g Groat
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Groat
Magnesium 18mg 231mg Groat
Calcium 6mg 18mg Groat
Potassium 24mg 460mg Groat
Iron 1.14mg 2.2mg Groat
Fiber 10g Groat
Copper 0.093mg 1.1mg Groat
Zinc 0.56mg 2.4mg Groat
Phosphorus 63mg 347mg Groat
Sodium 6mg 1mg Groat
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Pasta
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg Pasta
Manganese 0.224mg 1.3mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg Groat
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.101mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.425mg Groat
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 7.02mg Groat
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 1.233mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.21mg Groat
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Folate 64µg 30µg Pasta
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.741g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 1.04g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 1.039g Groat
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.192mg Groat
Threonine 0.134mg 0.506mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.498mg Groat
Leucine 0.348mg 0.832mg Groat
Lysine 0.097mg 0.672mg Groat
Methionine 0.079mg 0.172mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.52mg Groat
Valine 0.217mg 0.678mg Groat
Histidine 0.103mg 0.309mg Groat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Pasta
31%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.591g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Groat
Groat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat 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.

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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.