Pasta vs. Tomato juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pasta and tomato juice
- Pasta has more folate, iron, vitamin B1, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B12; however, tomato juice is richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, and potassium.
- Tomato juice covers your daily vitamin C needs 78% more than pasta.
- Pasta has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pasta is 49, while the glycemic index of tomato juice is 31.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Tomato juice, canned, without salt added.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +63.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +192.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +121.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +409.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +231.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +229.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +804.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +109% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105.9% |
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:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.29 g
Carbs:
3.53 g
Water:
94.24 g
Other:
1.09 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +505.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +262.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +606.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +251.6% |
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
0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.027 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2380% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1488.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 70.1mg | 78% |
| Folate | 64µg | 20µg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 0.85g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.39mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 3.53g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.068mg | 7% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 17kcal | 6% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.042mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 19mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.078mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 217mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.027g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.33g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 23µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.32mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 0.673mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.019g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0.29g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.8mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 3.13g | N/A |
| Calcium | 6mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.58g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.022g | N/A |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato juice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato juice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato juice is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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