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Pasta vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pasta and Nori

  • Pasta has more Vitamin B1, however, Nori is richer in Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Folate, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Nori covers your daily Vitamin C needs 43% more than Pasta.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Seaweed, laver, 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
3
:
7
Nori
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +57.9%
Contains more Potassium +1383.3%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +183.9%
Contains more Manganese +341.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 58
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 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +57.9%
Contains more Potassium +1383.3%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +183.9%
Contains more Manganese +341.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 58

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
2
:
10
Nori
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +25910%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +367.6%
Contains more Folate +128.1%
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 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +25910%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +367.6%
Contains more Folate +128.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
2
:
3
Nori
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Carbs +387.9%
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Water +24%
Contains more Other +1116.1%
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
Contains more Fats +275%
Contains more Carbs +387.9%
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Water +24%
Contains more Other +1116.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
2
:
1
Nori
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +396%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +396%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +290%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Nori Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 4.81g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 5.81g Nori
Fats 1.05g 0.28g Pasta
Carbs 24.93g 5.11g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 35kcal Pasta
Sugar 0.49g Pasta
Fiber 0.3g Nori
Calcium 6mg 70mg Nori
Iron 1.14mg 1.8mg Nori
Magnesium 18mg 2mg Pasta
Phosphorus 63mg 58mg Pasta
Potassium 24mg 356mg Nori
Sodium 6mg 48mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 1.05mg Nori
Copper 0.093mg 0.264mg Nori
Manganese 0.224mg 0.988mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg Nori
Vitamin A 20IU 5202IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 260µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg Nori
Vitamin C 0mg 39mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.098mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.446mg Nori
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 1.47mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.521mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.159mg Nori
Folate 64µg 146µg Nori
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin K 4µg Nori
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.043mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg 0.232mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.259mg Nori
Leucine 0.348mg 0.501mg Nori
Lysine 0.097mg 0.222mg Nori
Methionine 0.079mg 0.145mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.273mg Nori
Valine 0.217mg 0.402mg Nori
Histidine 0.103mg 0.14mg Nori
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.061g Nori
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.025g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.11g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Nori
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Pasta
67%
Nori
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
40%
Nori

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nori
Nori is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori
Nori is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.