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Pasta vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pasta and Wheat gluten?

  • Pasta is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12, yet Wheat gluten is richer in Iron, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for Iron is 51% higher.
  • Wheat gluten contains less Cholesterol.

We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Vital wheat gluten types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Calcium +2266.7%
Contains more Iron +356.1%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.7%
Contains more Potassium +316.7%
Contains more Zinc +51.8%
Contains more Copper +95.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Calcium +2266.7%
Contains more Iron +356.1%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.7%
Contains more Potassium +316.7%
Contains more Zinc +51.8%
Contains more Copper +95.7%

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.
Pasta
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +80.8%
Contains more Water +736.1%
Contains more Protein +1359.4%
Contains more Fats +76.2%
Contains more Other +222.6%
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +80.8%
Contains more Water +736.1%
Contains more Protein +1359.4%
Contains more Fats +76.2%
Contains more Other +222.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.8%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 13.19g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.05g 1.85g Wheat gluten
Carbs 24.93g 13.79g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g Wheat gluten
Calcium 6mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 1.14mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 18mg 25mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 63mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 24mg 100mg Wheat gluten
Sodium 6mg 29mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.093mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.224mg Pasta
Selenium 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0mg Pasta
Folate 64µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
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
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.272g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.156g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.81g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Wheat gluten
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Pasta
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.