Pasta vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pasta and pork?
- Pasta is richer in folate, yet pork is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Pork's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 56% higher.
- Pasta has 13 times more folate than pork. Pasta has 64µg of folate, while pork has 5µg.
- Pasta contains less cholesterol.
- Pork has a lower glycemic index than pasta.
We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +31% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2388.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +216.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1662.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +326.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +290.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1180% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +319.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +114% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +407.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +281.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1264.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +430.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1225.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +187.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4891.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +179.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 45.3µg | 82% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.877mg | 56% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 27.32g | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.464mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 246mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 5.037mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 5.23g | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0.7µg | 23% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 13.92g | 20% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 2.39mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 80mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 6.19g | 15% |
| Folate | 64µg | 5µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.321mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 423mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.698mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.009mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Calories | 131kcal | 242kcal | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 1.2g | 5% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.87mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.073mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 62mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 1.234mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 2.177mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.712mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.08g)