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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 for copper, 144% more than pasta.
  • The glycemic index of pasta is higher.

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.
Pasta
2
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 17% 9% 52% 75% 462% 38% 19% 4.6% 69% 3.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2341.7%
Contains more IronIron +75.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1390.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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
4
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% 95% 34% 31% 7% 17% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.149mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
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 FatsFats +16.7%
Contains more WaterWater +19.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.7%
Contains more OtherOther +545.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
2
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
35% 37% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.222 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.234 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.174 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +146.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Copper 0.093mg 1.386mg 144%
Potassium 24mg 586mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.379mg 14%
Protein 5.15g 11.6g 13%
Manganese 0.224mg 0.532mg 13%
Folate 64µg 19µg 11%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Iron 1.14mg 2mg 11%
Zinc 0.56mg 1.39mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 1.64mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.075mg 3%
Phosphorus 63mg 45mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.174g 2%
Calcium 6mg 30mg 2%
Sodium 6mg 35mg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 24mg 1%
Carbs 24.93g 28.1g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.116mg 1%
Calories 131kcal 148kcal 1%
Fats 1.05g 0.9g 0%
Net carbs 24.93g 28.1g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.149mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.15g 0.222g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.124g 0.234g 0%
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.252mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.451mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.425mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0.64mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0.592mg 0%
Methionine 0.079mg 0.143mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.451mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0.599mg 0%
Histidine 0.103mg 0.241mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Winged bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Pasta
15%
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.