Pasta vs. Herbal tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pasta and herbal tea
- Pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12; however, herbal tea is higher in manganese.
- Pasta covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 17% more than herbal tea.
- Herbal tea has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of pasta is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed.
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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 | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1325% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +6200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +112.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6300% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.58 g
Other:
0.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.5% |
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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Folate | 64µg | 1µg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.08mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.477mg | 11% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 0g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 1mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 0g | 8% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 0kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 0.04mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0g | 3% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 6mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Choline | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0% |
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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herbal tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herbal tea contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Herbal tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Herbal tea is cheaper (difference - $2.8)