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Pasta vs. Tofu yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pasta and Tofu yogurt

  • Pasta has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, however, Tofu yogurt is richer in Calcium, Magnesium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Pasta covers your daily Folate needs 15% more than Tofu yogurt.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Tofu yogurt.

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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
5
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 29% 35% 4.1% 40% 25% 8.5% 16% 4.6% 0% 71%
Contains more CopperCopper +24%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1866.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.8%
~equal in Iron ~1.06mg

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
7
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% 1.2% 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 8.3% 2% 6.2% 0% 15% 4.6% 4.5% 0% 4.6% 0% 8.8% 4.5% 26%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +248.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +313.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +65%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
2
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
4% 2% 16% 78%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 15.96 g
Water: 77.5 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.2%
Contains more FatsFats +71.4%
Contains more WaterWater +13%
Contains more OtherOther +300%

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
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.017 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +222.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +137.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Tofu yogurt Opinion
Calories 131kcal 94kcal Pasta
Protein 5.15g 3.5g Pasta
Fats 1.05g 1.8g Tofu yogurt
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Tofu yogurt
Net carbs 24.93g 15.76g Pasta
Carbs 24.93g 15.96g Pasta
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Tofu yogurt
Magnesium 18mg 40mg Tofu yogurt
Calcium 6mg 118mg Tofu yogurt
Potassium 24mg 47mg Tofu yogurt
Iron 1.14mg 1.06mg Pasta
Sugar 1.24g Pasta
Fiber 0.2g Tofu yogurt
Copper 0.093mg 0.075mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 0.31mg Pasta
Phosphorus 63mg 38mg Pasta
Sodium 6mg 35mg Pasta
Vitamin A 20IU 33IU Tofu yogurt
Vitamin A 6µg 2µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.31mg Tofu yogurt
Manganese 0.224mg Pasta
Selenium 13µg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.06mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.02mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.24mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.02mg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin K 3.5µg Tofu yogurt
Folate 64µg 6µg Pasta
Choline 48.4mg Tofu yogurt
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.259g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.4g Tofu yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 1.017g Tofu yogurt
Tryptophan 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Tofu yogurt
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
7%
Tofu yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
23%
Tofu yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.109g)
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.
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.

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. Tofu yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167722/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.