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Pasta vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pasta and Oat

  • Pasta has less Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Oat's daily need coverage for Manganese is 204% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Oats.

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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%
Oat
Oat
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +883.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1687.5%
Contains more IronIron +314%
Contains more CopperCopper +573.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +608.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +730.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2094.6%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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% 1.2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Oat
Oat
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% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +265.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +637.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.139mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.961mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Oat
Oat
4
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more WaterWater +734.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +228%
Contains more FatsFats +557.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +165.8%
Contains more OtherOther +454.8%

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
Oat
Oat
2
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1656.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +490.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pasta Oat
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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Oat Opinion
Calories 131kcal 389kcal Oat
Protein 5.15g 16.89g Oat
Fats 1.05g 6.9g Oat
Net carbs 24.93g 55.67g Oat
Carbs 24.93g 66.27g Oat
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Oat
Magnesium 18mg 177mg Oat
Calcium 6mg 54mg Oat
Potassium 24mg 429mg Oat
Iron 1.14mg 4.72mg Oat
Fiber 10.6g Oat
Copper 0.093mg 0.626mg Oat
Zinc 0.56mg 3.97mg Oat
Phosphorus 63mg 523mg Oat
Sodium 6mg 2mg Oat
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Pasta
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg Pasta
Manganese 0.224mg 4.916mg Oat
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.763mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.139mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.961mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 1.349mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.119mg Oat
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Folate 64µg 56µg Pasta
Saturated Fat 0.15g 1.217g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 2.178g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 2.535g Oat
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.234mg Oat
Threonine 0.134mg 0.575mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.694mg Oat
Leucine 0.348mg 1.284mg Oat
Lysine 0.097mg 0.701mg Oat
Methionine 0.079mg 0.312mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.895mg Oat
Valine 0.217mg 0.937mg Oat
Histidine 0.103mg 0.405mg Oat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pasta Oat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Pasta
30%
Oat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
154%
Oat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oat
Oat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat
Oat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.