Pasta vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pasta and tomato sauce
- Pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, while tomato sauce has more vitamin A, potassium, and vitamin C.
- Pasta's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 15% higher.
- Tomato sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tomato sauce is 31, while the glycemic index of pasta is 49.
The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Tomato sauce, canned, no 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 | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +154.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +98.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1137.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.7% |
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 | +770.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +611.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +188.2% |
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:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +329.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +250% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +369.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +516.1% |
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
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +181.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +254.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.024mg | 15% |
| Folate | 64µg | 9µg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.44mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 297mg | 8% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 1.2g | 8% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 5.31g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.065mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 27mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.098mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.113mg | 5% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 24kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.22mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.309mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.96mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.121g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 9.9mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.115mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 6mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 3.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.56g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 0.991mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.109g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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