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Pasta vs. Halibut raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pasta and halibut raw

  • Pasta has more folate, vitamin B1, manganese, copper, and iron; however, halibut raw has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Halibut raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 36% more.
  • Pasta has 64 times more folate than halibut raw. Pasta has 64µg of folate, while halibut raw has 1µg.
  • Pasta is lower in saturated fat.
  • Pasta has a higher glycemic index than halibut raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw.

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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
6
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 19% 0.9% 24% 25% 10% 11% 70% 10% 1.6% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +72.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +210%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1766.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1016.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160.3%

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.
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% 4.7% 15% 411% 15% 18% 28% 15% 97% 125% 0.25% 0.75% 34%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +6300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +614.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +179%
Contains more FatsFats +1218.1%
Contains more OtherOther +390.3%
~equal in Water ~70.27g

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
20% 69% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.367 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6656.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +218.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Halibut raw DV% diff.
Vitamin D 27.4µg 137%
Vitamin D 1097IU 137%
Selenium 36.5µg 66%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 1µg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.42mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 8.378g 21%
Fats 1.05g 13.84g 20%
Protein 5.15g 14.37g 18%
Folate 64µg 1µg 16%
Phosphorus 63mg 164mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.06mg 12%
Choline 61.8mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.15g 2.419g 10%
Manganese 0.224mg 0.012mg 9%
Carbs 24.93g 0g 8%
Copper 0.093mg 0.03mg 7%
Potassium 24mg 268mg 7%
Iron 1.14mg 0.66mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 1.367g 6%
Vitamin E 0.73mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.08mg 5%
Cholesterol 33mg 46mg 4%
Calories 131kcal 186kcal 3%
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 1.5mg 3%
Sodium 6mg 80mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.25mg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 14µg 1%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.4mg 1%
Net carbs 24.93g 0g N/A
Calcium 6mg 3mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.63mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.662mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 1.32mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0.425mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.561mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.74mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0.423mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.526g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Halibut 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
59%
Halibut raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
37%
Halibut raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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 - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.269g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.