Pasta vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pasta and milk?
- Pasta is richer in vitamin B1, folate, iron, manganese, copper, and vitamin B3, yet milk is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium.
- Pasta's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 16% higher.
- Pasta has 75 times more manganese than milk. Pasta has 0.224mg of manganese, while milk has 0.003mg.
- Milk contains less cholesterol.
- Milk has a lower glycemic index than pasta.
We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D types in this comparison.
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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 | +63.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +830% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7366.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1983.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +525% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +945% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +966.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1180% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +97.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +235.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +399.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +141.9% |
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Fats
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1125.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +123.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.02mg | 16% |
| Folate | 64µg | 5µg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.03mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0.47µg | 14% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 125mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.003mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.01mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 5mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 4.99g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 0.093mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 95mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.361mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 150mg | 4% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 3.37g | 4% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 42kcal | 4% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.035g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.185mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.633g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0.97g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.2g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.277g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
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 - 5.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.483g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk 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.