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Pasta vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pasta and sweet roll

  • The amount of vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, calcium, iron, and vitamin B6 in sweet roll is higher than in pasta.
  • Sweet roll covers your daily saturated fat needs 15% more than pasta.
  • Pasta contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.

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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
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +362.5%
Contains more IronIron +40.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg
~equal in Copper ~0.088mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.59mg

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
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +214.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.14µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
1
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +176.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1461.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.2%
Contains more OtherOther +448.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
1
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3768.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1642%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Sweet roll DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 7.473g 47%
Selenium 17µg 31%
Fats 1.05g 16.4g 24%
Saturated fat 0.15g 3.079g 13%
Vitamin E 1.99mg 13%
Sodium 6mg 304mg 13%
Calories 131kcal 372kcal 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 4.797g 12%
Cholesterol 33mg 66mg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.324mg 10%
Carbs 24.93g 50.9g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 2.384mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.265mg 9%
Choline 41.3mg 8%
Calcium 6mg 72mg 7%
Iron 1.14mg 1.6mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.107mg 6%
Vitamin A 6µg 62µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.406mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 4%
Manganese 0.224mg 0.3mg 3%
Potassium 24mg 111mg 3%
Protein 5.15g 6.2g 2%
Phosphorus 63mg 76mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Folate 64µg 72µg 2%
Copper 0.093mg 0.088mg 1%
Net carbs 24.93g 48.5g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 31.73g N/A
Zinc 0.56mg 0.59mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0.14µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Sweet roll
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Pasta
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.929g)

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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.