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Pasta vs. Ravioli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pasta and ravioli

  • Pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B2; however, ravioli is higher in potassium, copper, and vitamin B6.
  • Ravioli covers your daily need for sodium, 13% more than pasta.
  • Pasta has 11 times more cholesterol than ravioli. While pasta has 33mg of cholesterol, ravioli has only 3mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Ravioli, cheese-filled, canned.

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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
6
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 11% 9.9% 20% 28% 47% 9.8% 21% 40% 23% 19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more IronIron +54.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +866.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.7%

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
4
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% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
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% 3.3% 17% 0% 19% 18% 20% 16% 24% 3.8% 5.8% 15% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +366.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.06mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
2
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
2% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.48 g
Fats: 1.45 g
Carbs: 13.64 g
Water: 80.91 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.8%
Contains more FatsFats +38.1%
Contains more WaterWater +18%
Contains more OtherOther +390.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
2
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
55% 32% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.182 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +135.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +237.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Ravioli DV% diff.
Sodium 6mg 306mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.074mg 11%
Folate 64µg 20µg 11%
Cholesterol 33mg 3mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Potassium 24mg 232mg 6%
Selenium 3.5µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.03µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.102mg 5%
Iron 1.14mg 0.74mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.08mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Copper 0.093mg 0.142mg 5%
Protein 5.15g 2.48g 5%
Carbs 24.93g 13.64g 4%
Saturated fat 0.15g 0.723g 3%
Calories 131kcal 77kcal 3%
Calcium 6mg 33mg 3%
Phosphorus 63mg 50mg 2%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.36mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.182g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.272mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Choline 9.5mg 2%
Manganese 0.224mg 0.176mg 2%
Fats 1.05g 1.45g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 0.418g 1%
Magnesium 18mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 24.93g 12.34g N/A
Sugar 3.72g N/A
Vitamin A 6µg 10µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 1.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Ravioli
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
11%
Ravioli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
23%
Ravioli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ravioli
Ravioli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 300mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.573g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Ravioli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173328/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.