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Pasta vs. Papadum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pasta and Papadum

  • Pasta contains less Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 than Papadum.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Papadum is 101% higher.
  • Pasta is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Papad.

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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
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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 194% 43% 88% 293% 333% 93% 165% 228% 204% 45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1405.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2283.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4066.7%
Contains more IronIron +584.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +973.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +507.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +511.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +597.3%

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
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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%
Papadum
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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% 3% 1% 0% 69% 60% 28% 55% 66% 0% 1% 164% 0.22%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +401.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +738.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +242.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
26% 3% 60% 3% 8%
Protein: 25.56 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 59.87 g
Water: 3.49 g
Other: 7.83 g
Contains more WaterWater +1864.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +396.3%
Contains more FatsFats +209.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +140.2%
Contains more OtherOther +2425.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
39% 19% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +329%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +167.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pasta Papadum
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Papadum Opinion
Calories 131kcal 371kcal Papadum
Protein 5.15g 25.56g Papadum
Fats 1.05g 3.25g Papadum
Net carbs 24.93g 41.27g Papadum
Carbs 24.93g 59.87g Papadum
Cholesterol 33mg 4mg Papadum
Magnesium 18mg 271mg Papadum
Calcium 6mg 143mg Papadum
Potassium 24mg 1000mg Papadum
Iron 1.14mg 7.8mg Papadum
Fiber 18.6g Papadum
Copper 0.093mg 0.998mg Papadum
Zinc 0.56mg 3.4mg Papadum
Phosphorus 63mg 385mg Papadum
Sodium 6mg 1745mg Pasta
Vitamin A 20IU 50IU Papadum
Vitamin A 6µg 13µg Papadum
Vitamin E 0.05mg Papadum
Manganese 0.224mg 1.562mg Papadum
Selenium 8.3µg Papadum
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.277mg Papadum
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.258mg Papadum
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 1.472mg Papadum
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.917mg Papadum
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.285mg Papadum
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin K 0.4µg Papadum
Folate 64µg 219µg Papadum
Choline 0.4mg Papadum
Saturated Fat 0.15g 1.084g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.532g Papadum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 1.148g Papadum
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.266mg Papadum
Threonine 0.134mg 0.886mg Papadum
Isoleucine 0.197mg 1.303mg Papadum
Leucine 0.348mg 2.115mg Papadum
Lysine 0.097mg 1.695mg Papadum
Methionine 0.079mg 0.372mg Papadum
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 1.491mg Papadum
Valine 0.217mg 1.434mg Papadum
Histidine 0.103mg 0.715mg Papadum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Papadum
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
34%
Papadum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
168%
Papadum

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 - 1739mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.934g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Papadum
Papadum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Papadum
Papadum is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papadum
Papadum 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. Papadum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168106/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.