Pasta vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pasta and true morels
- Pasta has more folate and vitamin B1; however, true morels have more iron, copper, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, potassium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for iron for true morels is 138% higher.
- True morels have 7 times less folate than pasta. Pasta has 64µg of folate, while true morels have 9µg.
- Pasta has a higher glycemic index than true morels.
Food types used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Mushrooms, morel, 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +616.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1612.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +968.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +572% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +262.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +207.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +162.1% |
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 | +202.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +611.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +127% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +140.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +300% |
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:
3.12 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
5.1 g
Water:
89.61 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +84.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +388.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +416.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.065 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.433 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +138.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.7% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.433g
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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| Iron | 1.14mg | 12.18mg | 138% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.625mg | 59% |
| Vitamin D | 5.1µg | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 206IU | 26% | |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 194mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.587mg | 16% |
| Folate | 64µg | 9µg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 2.03mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.069mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 411mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.136mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 2.252mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 5.1g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.44mg | 5% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 31kcal | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 4% | |
| Protein | 5.15g | 3.12g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.205mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0.57g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 2.3g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.6g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.065g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.433g | 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% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.215g | N/A |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
96%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
True morels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
True morels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.085g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
True morels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
True morels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
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.