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Pasta vs. Pineapple cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pasta and Pineapple cake

  • Pasta has more Folate, however, Pineapple cake is higher in Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 12733% more than Pasta.
  • Pasta has 2 times more Folate than Pineapple cake. While Pasta has 64µg of Folate, Pineapple cake has only 26µg.
  • Pasta has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +80.6%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +29.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +366.7%
Contains more Manganese +56.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.087
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 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +80.6%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +29.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.2%
Contains more Potassium +366.7%
Contains more Manganese +56.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.087

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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Contains more Folate +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +1165%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.156
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.034
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 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 0%
Contains more Folate +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +1165%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.156
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.034

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +47.1%
Contains more Water +112.3%
Contains more Fats +1052.4%
Contains more Carbs +102.6%
Contains more Other +416.1%
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +47.1%
Contains more Water +112.3%
Contains more Fats +1052.4%
Contains more Carbs +102.6%
Contains more Other +416.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4088.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +665%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4088.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +665%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Pineapple cake Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 49.7g Pineapple cake
Protein 5.15g 3.5g Pasta
Fats 1.05g 12.1g Pineapple cake
Carbs 24.93g 50.5g Pineapple cake
Calories 131kcal 319kcal Pineapple cake
Fiber 0.8g Pineapple cake
Calcium 6mg 120mg Pineapple cake
Iron 1.14mg 1.48mg Pineapple cake
Magnesium 18mg 13mg Pasta
Phosphorus 63mg 82mg Pineapple cake
Potassium 24mg 112mg Pineapple cake
Sodium 6mg 319mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 0.31mg Pasta
Copper 0.093mg 0.087mg Pasta
Manganese 0.224mg 0.35mg Pineapple cake
Selenium 9.4µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 20IU 253IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 62µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 153mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.156mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 1.19mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.202mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.034mg
Folate 64µg 26µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.08µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.043mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg 0.117mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.147mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg 0.264mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg 0.143mg Pineapple cake
Methionine 0.079mg 0.074mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.173mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg 0.167mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg 0.081mg Pasta
Cholesterol 33mg 22mg Pineapple cake
Saturated Fat 0.15g 2.915g Pasta
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 5.194g Pineapple cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 3.282g Pineapple cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pasta Pineapple cake
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
3198%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.765g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.