Pasta vs. Rice noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pasta and rice noodles different?
- Pasta is higher than rice noodles in vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
- Pasta covers your daily need for vitamin B1 16% more than rice noodles.
- Rice noodles is lower in cholesterol.
- Rice noodles has a higher glycemic index (61) than pasta (49).
Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Rice noodles, cooked types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +714.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +144.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +124% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +215% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1061.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1277.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1563.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
1.79 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
24.01 g
Water:
73.82 g
Other:
0.18 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +187.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +425% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.2% |
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Carbs
~24.01g
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Water
~73.82g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.023 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +376.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1765.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -84.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 131kcal | 108kcal |
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| Protein | 5.15g | 1.79g |
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| Fats | 1.05g | 0.2g |
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| Net carbs | 24.93g | 23.01g |
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| Carbs | 24.93g | 24.01g |
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| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 24mg | 4mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.14mg |
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| Sugar | 0.03g |
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| Fiber | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.038mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 63mg | 20mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 19mg |
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| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.114mg |
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| Selenium | 4.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.018mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.004mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.006mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 64µg | 1µg |
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| Choline | 1.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.15g | 0.023g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.124g | 0.026g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.023g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.022mg |
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| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.063mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.073mg |
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| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.147mg |
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| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.062mg |
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| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.043mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.095mg |
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| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.104mg |
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| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.045mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs 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%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.127g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice noodles is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins