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Pasta vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pasta and Ostrich

  • Pasta has more Folate, however, Ostrich is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Ostrich covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 255% more than Pasta.
  • Ostrich has 4 times less Folate than Pasta. Pasta has 64µg of Folate, while Ostrich has 15µg.
  • Pasta contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.

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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
2
:
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Manganese +1078.9%
Contains more Iron +144.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +298.4%
Contains more Potassium +1408.3%
Contains more Zinc +766.1%
Contains more Copper +63.4%
Equal in Calcium - 6
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 2% 105% 18% 108% 32% 11% 133% 51% 3% 205%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Manganese +1078.9%
Contains more Iron +144.7%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +298.4%
Contains more Potassium +1408.3%
Contains more Zinc +766.1%
Contains more Copper +63.4%
Equal in Calcium - 6

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
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +620.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +620.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4364.3%
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 0% 5% 0% 0% 59% 68% 134% 80% 126% 12% 782% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +620.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +620.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4364.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
2
:
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +453.2%
Contains more Fats +144.8%
Contains more Other +38.7%
Equal in Water - 68.51
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +453.2%
Contains more Fats +144.8%
Contains more Other +38.7%
Equal in Water - 68.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +682.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.44
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +682.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.44

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pasta Ostrich
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 Ostrich Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 0g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 28.49g Ostrich
Fats 1.05g 2.57g Ostrich
Carbs 24.93g 0g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 145kcal Ostrich
Calcium 6mg 6mg
Iron 1.14mg 2.79mg Ostrich
Magnesium 18mg 25mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 63mg 251mg Ostrich
Potassium 24mg 362mg Ostrich
Sodium 6mg 80mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 4.85mg Ostrich
Copper 0.093mg 0.152mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.224mg 0.019mg Pasta
Selenium 37.5µg Ostrich
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.23mg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.232mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.292mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 7.143mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 1.318mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.545mg Ostrich
Folate 64µg 15µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 6.25µg Ostrich
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.254mg Ostrich
Threonine 0.134mg 1.25mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 0.197mg 1.354mg Ostrich
Leucine 0.348mg 2.315mg Ostrich
Lysine 0.097mg 2.516mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.079mg 0.796mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 1.176mg Ostrich
Valine 0.217mg 1.407mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.103mg 0.716mg Ostrich
Cholesterol 33mg 85mg Pasta
Saturated Fat 0.15g 1g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.97g Ostrich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.44g Ostrich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Ostrich
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
105%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
Ostrich 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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.