Pasta vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pasta and Ice cream different?
- Pasta is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Manganese, and Copper, however, Ice cream is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Ice cream is 33% higher.
- Pasta contains 28 times more Manganese than Ice cream. While Pasta contains 0.224mg of Manganese, Ice cream contains only 0.008mg.
- Pasta has less Saturated Fat.
Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Ice creams, vanilla 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.
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Iron
+1166.7%
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Magnesium
+28.6%
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Sodium
-92.5%
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Copper
+304.3%
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Manganese
+2700%
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Calcium
+2033.3%
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Phosphorus
+66.7%
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Potassium
+729.2%
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Zinc
+23.2%
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Iron
+1166.7%
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Magnesium
+28.6%
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-92.5%
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Copper
+304.3%
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Manganese
+2700%
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Calcium
+2033.3%
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Phosphorus
+66.7%
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Potassium
+729.2%
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Zinc
+23.2%
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.
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Vitamin B1
+409.8%
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Vitamin B3
+755.2%
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Folate
+1180%
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Vitamin A
+2005%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+60%
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Vitamin B5
+217.5%
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Vitamin B6
+41.2%
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Vitamin B12
+178.6%
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Vitamin B1
+409.8%
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Vitamin B3
+755.2%
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Folate
+1180%
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Vitamin A
+2005%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+60%
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Vitamin B5
+217.5%
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Vitamin B6
+41.2%
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Vitamin B12
+178.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+47.1%
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Water
+12.4%
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Fats
+947.6%
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+190.3%
Equal in Carbs - 23.6
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Protein
+47.1%
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+12.4%
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+947.6%
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+190.3%
Equal in Carbs - 23.6
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-97.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2294.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.452
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Saturated Fat
-97.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2294.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.452
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 24.93g | 22.9g |
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| Protein | 5.15g | 3.5g |
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| Fats | 1.05g | 11g |
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| Carbs | 24.93g | 23.6g |
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| Calories | 131kcal | 207kcal |
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| Sugar | 21.22g |
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| Fiber | 0.7g |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 128mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.09mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 63mg | 105mg |
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| Potassium | 24mg | 199mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 80mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.69mg |
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| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.023mg |
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| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.008mg |
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| Selenium | 1.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 20IU | 421IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 6µg | 118µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 0.116mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.581mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.048mg |
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| Folate | 64µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0.39µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.045mg |
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| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.146mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.195mg |
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| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.316mg |
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| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.258mg |
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| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.081mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.157mg |
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| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.217mg | |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.088mg |
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| Cholesterol | 33mg | 44mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.15g | 6.79g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.124g | 2.969g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.452g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream 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.