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Pasta vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pasta and Corn raw

  • Pasta has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Folate, while Corn raw has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Pasta's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 11% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Corn raw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Corn, sweet, yellow, 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
:
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +119.2%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +21.7%
Contains more Copper +72.2%
Contains more Manganese +37.4%
Contains more Magnesium +105.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.3%
Contains more Potassium +1025%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +119.2%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +21.7%
Contains more Copper +72.2%
Contains more Manganese +37.4%
Contains more Magnesium +105.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.3%
Contains more Potassium +1025%

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
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +835%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +291.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +835%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +291.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
2
:
Contains more Protein +57.5%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Fats +28.6%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Other +103.2%
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Protein +57.5%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Fats +28.6%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Other +103.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +248.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.5%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +248.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Corn raw Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 16.7g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 3.27g Pasta
Fats 1.05g 1.35g Corn raw
Carbs 24.93g 18.7g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 86kcal Pasta
Starch 5.7g Corn raw
Fructose 1.94g Corn raw
Sugar 6.26g Pasta
Fiber 2g Corn raw
Calcium 6mg 2mg Pasta
Iron 1.14mg 0.52mg Pasta
Magnesium 18mg 37mg Corn raw
Phosphorus 63mg 89mg Corn raw
Potassium 24mg 270mg Corn raw
Sodium 6mg 15mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 0.46mg Pasta
Copper 0.093mg 0.054mg Pasta
Manganese 0.224mg 0.163mg Pasta
Selenium 0.6µg Corn raw
Vitamin A 20IU 187IU Corn raw
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 9µg Corn raw
Vitamin E 0.07mg Corn raw
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg Corn raw
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.155mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.055mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 1.77mg Corn raw
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.717mg Corn raw
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.093mg Corn raw
Folate 64µg 42µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin K 0.3µg Corn raw
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.023mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg 0.129mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.129mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg 0.348mg
Lysine 0.097mg 0.137mg Corn raw
Methionine 0.079mg 0.067mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.15mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg 0.185mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg 0.089mg Pasta
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Corn raw
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.325g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.432g Corn raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.487g Corn raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g Corn raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g Corn raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Corn raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Pasta
18%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.175g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw
Corn 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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.