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Pasta vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pasta and honey

  • The amount of vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, copper, manganese, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3 in pasta is higher than in honey.
  • Pasta covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 17% more than honey.
  • Honey has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of honey is 61, while the glycemic index of pasta is 49.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Honey.

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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%
Honey
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 1.8% 4.6% 16% 12% 6% 1.7% 0.52% 10% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more IronIron +171.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +158.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +154.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1475%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
~equal in Calcium ~6mg

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
8
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%
Honey
2
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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.8% 2.3% 4.1% 5.5% 0% 0% 1.5% 1.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +719.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
4
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Honey
1
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1616.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +300.9%
Contains more OtherOther +55%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +230.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Honey Opinion
Calories 131kcal 304kcal Honey
Protein 5.15g 0.3g Pasta
Fats 1.05g 0g Pasta
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Honey
Net carbs 24.93g 82.2g Honey
Carbs 24.93g 82.4g Honey
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Honey
Magnesium 18mg 2mg Pasta
Calcium 6mg 6mg
Potassium 24mg 52mg Honey
Iron 1.14mg 0.42mg Pasta
Sugar 82.12g Pasta
Fiber 0.2g Honey
Copper 0.093mg 0.036mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 0.22mg Pasta
Phosphorus 63mg 4mg Pasta
Sodium 6mg 4mg Honey
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Pasta
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg Pasta
Manganese 0.224mg 0.08mg Pasta
Selenium 0.8µg Honey
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.038mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.121mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.068mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.024mg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Folate 64µg 2µg Pasta
Choline 2.2mg Honey
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0g Honey
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 0g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0g Pasta
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.004mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg 0.004mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.008mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg 0.01mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg 0.008mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg 0.001mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.011mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg 0.009mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg 0.001mg Pasta
Fructose 40.94g Honey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pasta Honey
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
2%
Honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
6%
Honey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 82.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Honey
Honey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.