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Pasta vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pasta and Shallot

  • Pasta has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B12, while Shallot has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin C.
  • Shallot's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 24% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Shallots, raw.

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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
4
:
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +1291.7%
Contains more Manganese +30.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
Equal in Phosphorus - 60
Equal in Copper - 0.088
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 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +1291.7%
Contains more Manganese +30.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
Equal in Phosphorus - 60
Equal in Copper - 0.088

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
6
:
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +396%
Contains more Folate +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +914.7%
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 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +396%
Contains more Folate +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +914.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
3
:
Contains more Protein +106%
Contains more Fats +950%
Contains more Carbs +48.4%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Other +158.1%
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +106%
Contains more Fats +950%
Contains more Carbs +48.4%
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Other +158.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +785.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1000%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +785.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1000%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Shallot Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 13.6g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 2.5g Pasta
Fats 1.05g 0.1g Pasta
Carbs 24.93g 16.8g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 72kcal Pasta
Sugar 7.87g Pasta
Fiber 3.2g Shallot
Calcium 6mg 37mg Shallot
Iron 1.14mg 1.2mg Shallot
Magnesium 18mg 21mg Shallot
Phosphorus 63mg 60mg Pasta
Potassium 24mg 334mg Shallot
Sodium 6mg 12mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 0.4mg Pasta
Copper 0.093mg 0.088mg Pasta
Manganese 0.224mg 0.292mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg Shallot
Vitamin A 20IU 4IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.04mg Shallot
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.06mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.02mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.2mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.345mg Shallot
Folate 64µg 34µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin K 0.8µg Shallot
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.028mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg 0.098mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.106mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg 0.149mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.079mg 0.027mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.081mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg 0.11mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg 0.043mg Pasta
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.017g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.014g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.039g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Shallot
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
15%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.