Pasta vs. White beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pasta and white beans
- Pasta has more vitamin B2 and vitamin B1; however, white beans has more iron, copper, manganese, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for iron for white beans is 32% higher.
Food types used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Beans, white, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2237.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +224.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +208.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +146.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +183.9% |
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 | +77.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +226.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +608.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +173.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.6% |
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:
9.73 g
Fats:
0.35 g
Carbs:
25.09 g
Water:
63.08 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +464.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~25.09g
~equal in
Water
~63.08g
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
0.091 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.152 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +182.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.3% |
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 Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.14mg | 3.7mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 25% | |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.287mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.636mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 561mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 63mg | 11% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 9.73g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.046mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.118mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 90mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.38mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 113mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.94mg | 6% | |
| Choline | 35.1mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.093mg | 5% |
| Folate | 64µg | 81µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.152g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0.35g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.229mg | 1% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 139kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 25.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 18.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.34g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.091g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.031g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.526mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.509mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.271mg | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
White beans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (6 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.