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Pasta vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pasta and Soybean meal

  • Pasta has less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B1 than Soybean meal.
  • Soybean meal covers your daily need of Copper 212% more than Pasta.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Soy meal, defatted, 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.
Contains more Calcium +3966.7%
Contains more Iron +1101.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +1012.7%
Contains more Potassium +10275%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +803.6%
Contains more Copper +2050.5%
Contains more Manganese +1596.4%
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 74% 514% 219% 301% 220% 1% 138% 667% 496% 18%
Contains more Calcium +3966.7%
Contains more Iron +1101.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +1012.7%
Contains more Potassium +10275%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +803.6%
Contains more Copper +2050.5%
Contains more Manganese +1596.4%

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
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +979.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1573.5%
Contains more Folate +373.4%
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 3% 0% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 132% 228% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +160.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +979.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1573.5%
Contains more Folate +373.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +887.9%
Contains more Protein +855.3%
Contains more Fats +127.6%
Contains more Carbs +44%
Contains more Other +1700%
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
49% 2% 36% 7% 6%
Protein: 49.2 g
Fats: 2.39 g
Carbs: 35.89 g
Water: 6.94 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Water +887.9%
Contains more Protein +855.3%
Contains more Fats +127.6%
Contains more Carbs +44%
Contains more Other +1700%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.6%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.268 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.045 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Soybean meal Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 35.89g Soybean meal
Protein 5.15g 49.2g Soybean meal
Fats 1.05g 2.39g Soybean meal
Carbs 24.93g 35.89g Soybean meal
Calories 131kcal 337kcal Soybean meal
Calcium 6mg 244mg Soybean meal
Iron 1.14mg 13.7mg Soybean meal
Magnesium 18mg 306mg Soybean meal
Phosphorus 63mg 701mg Soybean meal
Potassium 24mg 2490mg Soybean meal
Sodium 6mg 3mg Soybean meal
Zinc 0.56mg 5.06mg Soybean meal
Copper 0.093mg 2mg Soybean meal
Manganese 0.224mg 3.8mg Soybean meal
Selenium 3.3µg Soybean meal
Vitamin A 20IU 40IU Soybean meal
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 2µg Pasta
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.691mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.251mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 2.587mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 1.976mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.569mg Soybean meal
Folate 64µg 303µg Soybean meal
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.653mg Soybean meal
Threonine 0.134mg 1.952mg Soybean meal
Isoleucine 0.197mg 2.18mg Soybean meal
Leucine 0.348mg 3.66mg Soybean meal
Lysine 0.097mg 2.991mg Soybean meal
Methionine 0.079mg 0.606mg Soybean meal
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 2.346mg Soybean meal
Valine 0.217mg 2.243mg Soybean meal
Histidine 0.103mg 1.212mg Soybean meal
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Soybean meal
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.268g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.409g Soybean meal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 1.045g Soybean meal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Soybean meal
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
63%
Soybean meal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
264%
Soybean meal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Soybean meal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172445/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.