Pasta vs. Somen noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Pasta and Somen noodles
- Somen noodles contains less Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus than Pasta.
- Pasta's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 16% higher.
The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Noodles, japanese, somen, cooked.
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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 | +800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +119.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +272% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +154.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.1% |
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 | +945% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +354.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +922.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +161.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3100% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
4 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
27.54 g
Water:
67.91 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +483.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.4% |
~equal in
Water
~67.91g
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
0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.073 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +490.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +487.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -83.3% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 131kcal | 131kcal | |
| Protein | 5.15g | 4g |
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| Fats | 1.05g | 0.18g |
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| Net carbs | 24.93g | 27.54g |
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| Carbs | 24.93g | 27.54g |
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| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 2mg |
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| Calcium | 6mg | 8mg |
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| Potassium | 24mg | 29mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.52mg |
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| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.025mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 63mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 161mg |
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| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.251mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.172mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 64µg | 2µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.15g | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.124g | 0.021g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.073g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.051mg |
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| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.106mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.155mg |
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| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.274mg |
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| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.077mg |
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| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.062mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.194mg |
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| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.171mg |
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| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.081mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
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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%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Somen noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Somen noodles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.125g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Somen noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Somen noodles is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.