Pasta vs. Vegetable oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pasta and vegetable oil different?
- Pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, copper, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B3 than vegetable oil.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for vegetable oil is 71% higher.
- Vegetable oil has less cholesterol.
- Vegetable oil has a lower glycemic index (0) than pasta (49).
Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Oil, corn, peanut, and olive are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +776.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9423.8% |
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
14.367 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
48.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
33.033 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38636.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +7600% |
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 Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 33.033g | 217% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 100g | 152% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 48.033g | 120% |
| Vitamin E | 14.78mg | 99% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 14.367g | 65% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 884kcal | 38% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Folate | 64µg | 0µg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.13mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 0g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.02mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 0g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Choline | 0.2mg | 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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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vegetable oil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable oil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vegetable oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Vegetable oil is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.217g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins