Pasta vs. Garlic powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pasta and garlic powder
- Pasta contains less vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus, copper, potassium, manganese, zinc, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B5 than garlic powder.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for garlic powder is 125% higher.
- Pasta has a higher glycemic index than garlic powder.
Food types used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Spices, garlic powder.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -90% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +327.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1216.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4870.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +395.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +473.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +433.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +557.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +337.1% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +24.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +36.2% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +108.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +306% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4764.7% |
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:
16.55 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
72.73 g
Water:
6.45 g
Other:
3.54 g
Contains more FatsFats | +43.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +962.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +221.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +191.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1041.9% |
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
0.249 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.178 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +141% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.115g
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 1.654mg | 125% |
Iron | 1.14mg | 5.65mg | 56% |
Phosphorus | 63mg | 414mg | 50% |
Copper | 0.093mg | 0.533mg | 49% |
Selenium | 23.9µg | 43% | |
Fiber | 9g | 36% | |
Potassium | 24mg | 1193mg | 34% |
Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.979mg | 33% |
Protein | 5.15g | 16.55g | 23% |
Zinc | 0.56mg | 2.99mg | 22% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.435mg | 19% |
Carbs | 24.93g | 72.73g | 16% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 77mg | 14% |
Choline | 67.5mg | 12% | |
Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.743mg | 11% |
Calories | 131kcal | 331kcal | 10% |
Calcium | 6mg | 79mg | 7% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
Vitamin E | 0.67mg | 4% | |
Folate | 64µg | 47µg | 4% |
Sodium | 6mg | 60mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.178g | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.141mg | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 0.796mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
Fats | 1.05g | 0.73g | 0% |
Net carbs | 24.93g | 63.73g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.43g | N/A | |
Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.249g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.115g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.374mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.414mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.768mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.217mg | 0.667mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.31g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.012g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g | N/A |
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
15%

52%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%

110%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Garlic powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Garlic powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?

Garlic powder is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Garlic powder is relatively richer in minerals
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.