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Pasta vs. Bran raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pasta and bran raw?

  • Bran raw is richer than pasta in manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, copper, vitamin B5, zinc, and potassium.
  • Bran raw's daily need coverage for manganese is 235% more.

We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Oat bran, raw types 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.
Pasta
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1205.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +866.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2258.3%
Contains more IronIron +374.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +333.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +455.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1065.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2413.4%

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
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +459.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +716.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +385.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.934mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
1
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +946.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +235.9%
Contains more FatsFats +569.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +165.6%
Contains more OtherOther +835.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
1
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1816.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +544.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Bran raw DV% diff.
Manganese 0.224mg 5.63mg 235%
Phosphorus 63mg 734mg 96%
Selenium 45.2µg 82%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 1.17mg 80%
Fiber 15.4g 62%
Iron 1.14mg 5.41mg 53%
Magnesium 18mg 235mg 52%
Copper 0.093mg 0.403mg 34%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 1.494mg 26%
Protein 5.15g 17.3g 24%
Zinc 0.56mg 3.11mg 23%
Potassium 24mg 566mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 2.766g 16%
Carbs 24.93g 66.22g 14%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.165mg 10%
Fats 1.05g 7.03g 9%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 2.376g 6%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg 6%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Calories 131kcal 246kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.22mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.15g 1.328g 5%
Calcium 6mg 58mg 5%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Folate 64µg 52µg 3%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 24.93g 50.82g N/A
Sugar 1.45g N/A
Sodium 6mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.934mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.502mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.668mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 1.374mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0.76mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0.335mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.908mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.964mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0.41mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Bran raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Pasta
44%
Bran raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
195%
Bran raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.178g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran raw
Bran raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran raw
Bran raw 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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.