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.
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Iron
+119.2%
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Magnesium
+800%
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Phosphorus
+133.3%
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Sodium
-96.3%
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Zinc
+154.5%
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Copper
+272%
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Potassium
+20.8%
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Manganese
+12.1%
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Iron
+119.2%
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Magnesium
+800%
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Phosphorus
+133.3%
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Sodium
-96.3%
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Zinc
+154.5%
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Copper
+272%
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Potassium
+20.8%
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Manganese
+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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+945%
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Vitamin B2
+354.5%
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Vitamin B3
+922.7%
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Vitamin B6
+161.5%
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Folate
+3100%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.172
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+945%
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Vitamin B2
+354.5%
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Vitamin B3
+922.7%
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Vitamin B6
+161.5%
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Folate
+3100%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.172
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+28.8%
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Fats
+483.3%
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Carbs
+10.5%
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Other
+19.4%
Equal in Water - 67.91
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
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Protein
+28.8%
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Fats
+483.3%
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Carbs
+10.5%
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+19.4%
Equal in Water - 67.91
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+490.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+487.7%
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Saturated Fat
-83.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.429 g
Saturated Fat:
0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.073 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+490.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+487.7%
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Saturated 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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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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| Net carbs | 24.93g | 27.54g |
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| Protein | 5.15g | 4g |
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| Fats | 1.05g | 0.18g |
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| Carbs | 24.93g | 27.54g |
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| Calories | 131kcal | 131kcal | |
| Calcium | 6mg | 8mg |
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.52mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 63mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 24mg | 29mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 161mg |
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| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.22mg |
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| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.025mg |
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| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.251mg |
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| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 6µg | 0µg |
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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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| Folate | 64µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg |
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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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| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg |
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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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Which food is preferable for your 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
16%
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.