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Pasta vs. Winged bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pasta and Winged bean

  • Pasta has more Folate, and Vitamin B12, however, Winged bean is higher in Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Winged bean covers your daily need of Copper 144% more than Pasta.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Winged bean tuber, raw.

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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 Phosphorus +40%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +75.4%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +2341.7%
Contains more Zinc +148.2%
Contains more Copper +1390.3%
Contains more Manganese +137.5%
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 9% 75% 18% 20% 52% 5% 38% 462% 70% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +75.4%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +2341.7%
Contains more Zinc +148.2%
Contains more Copper +1390.3%
Contains more Manganese +137.5%

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.8%
Contains more Folate +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.149
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% 95% 35% 31% 7% 18% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.8%
Contains more Folate +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.149

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Protein +125.2%
Contains more Carbs +12.7%
Contains more Other +545.2%
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
12% 28% 57% 2%
Protein: 11.6 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 28.1 g
Water: 57.4 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Protein +125.2%
Contains more Carbs +12.7%
Contains more Other +545.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +146.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.7%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
35% 37% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.222 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.234 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.174 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +146.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Winged bean Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 28.1g Winged bean
Protein 5.15g 11.6g Winged bean
Fats 1.05g 0.9g Pasta
Carbs 24.93g 28.1g Winged bean
Calories 131kcal 148kcal Winged bean
Calcium 6mg 30mg Winged bean
Iron 1.14mg 2mg Winged bean
Magnesium 18mg 24mg Winged bean
Phosphorus 63mg 45mg Pasta
Potassium 24mg 586mg Winged bean
Sodium 6mg 35mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 1.39mg Winged bean
Copper 0.093mg 1.386mg Winged bean
Manganese 0.224mg 0.532mg Winged bean
Selenium 0.7µg Winged bean
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.379mg Winged bean
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.149mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 1.64mg Winged bean
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.116mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.075mg Winged bean
Folate 64µg 19µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.252mg Winged bean
Threonine 0.134mg 0.451mg Winged bean
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.425mg Winged bean
Leucine 0.348mg 0.64mg Winged bean
Lysine 0.097mg 0.592mg Winged bean
Methionine 0.079mg 0.143mg Winged bean
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.451mg Winged bean
Valine 0.217mg 0.599mg Winged bean
Histidine 0.103mg 0.241mg Winged bean
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Winged bean
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.222g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.234g Winged bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.174g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Winged bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Winged bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
75%
Winged bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Winged bean
Winged bean is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Winged bean
Winged bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Winged bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170070/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.