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Pasta vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pasta and vanilla extract

  • Vanilla extract contains less vitamin B1, folate, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B12 than pasta.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pasta is 17% higher.
  • Vanilla extract is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Vanilla extract.

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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
6
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 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more IronIron +850%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +409.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +950%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +516.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.23mg
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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
8
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +422.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +8483.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1650%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97.1%
Contains more WaterWater +30.4%
Contains more OtherOther +11077.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
42% 42% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1140%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10625%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Vanilla extract DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.011mg 17%
Folate 64µg 0µg 16%
Iron 1.14mg 0.12mg 13%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Protein 5.15g 0.06g 10%
Calories 131kcal 288kcal 8%
Phosphorus 63mg 6mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg 6%
Zinc 0.56mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.425mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.095mg 4%
Potassium 24mg 148mg 4%
Carbs 24.93g 12.65g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.004g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.035mg 3%
Copper 0.093mg 0.072mg 2%
Fats 1.05g 0.06g 2%
Calcium 6mg 11mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.15g 0.01g 1%
Magnesium 18mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.026mg 1%
Net carbs 24.93g 12.65g N/A
Sugar 12.65g N/A
Sodium 6mg 9mg 0%
Manganese 0.224mg 0.23mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 0.01g 0%
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Vanilla extract
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
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.