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Pasta mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pasta mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared and pasta

  • Pasta contains less vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, manganese, folate, vitamin B6, and phosphorus than pasta mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for pasta mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared is 80% higher.
  • Pasta has 6 times less vitamin B3 than pasta mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared. Pasta mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared has 5.577mg of vitamin B3, while pasta has 0.992mg.
  • Pasta is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Pasta mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 16% 24% 108% 51% 23% 53% 241% 76% 136%
Pasta
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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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1054.2%
Contains more IronIron +151.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +159.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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.
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 3% 3.3% 16% 0% 175% 99% 105% 36% 37% 24% 32% 85% 5.3%
Pasta
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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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +234.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +184.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +462.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 2% 74% 8% 5%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 1.97 g
Carbs: 73.77 g
Water: 7.94 g
Other: 5.42 g
Pasta
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +111.7%
Contains more FatsFats +87.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +195.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1648.4%
Contains more WaterWater +763.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 33% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.423 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.415 g
Pasta
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +241.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.429g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared Pasta DV% diff.
Sodium 1850mg 6mg 80%
Selenium 24.9µg 45%
Vitamin B1 0.7mg 0.209mg 41%
Vitamin B3 5.577mg 0.992mg 29%
Starch 53.9g 22%
Iron 2.87mg 1.14mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.15mg 21%
Carbs 73.77g 24.93g 16%
Manganese 0.582mg 0.224mg 16%
Folate 113µg 64µg 12%
Protein 10.9g 5.15g 12%
Vitamin K 12.9µg 11%
Calories 356kcal 131kcal 11%
Cholesterol 1mg 33mg 11%
Fiber 2.8g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.034mg 10%
Phosphorus 124mg 63mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.183mg 8%
Potassium 277mg 24mg 7%
Copper 0.154mg 0.093mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.81mg 5%
Calcium 52mg 6mg 5%
Magnesium 37mg 18mg 5%
Zinc 0.84mg 0.56mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.14µg 2%
Choline 9.7mg 2%
Fructose 0.8g 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Fats 1.97g 1.05g 1%
Saturated fat 0.443g 0.15g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.423g 0.124g 1%
Net carbs 70.97g 24.93g N/A
Sugar 11.27g N/A
Vitamin A 10µg 6µg 0%
Trans fat 0.089g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.415g 0.429g 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%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared Pasta
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
48%
Pasta mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Pasta mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared
Pasta mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared
Pasta mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared
Pasta mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared
Pasta mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared
Pasta mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 1844mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.293g)

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 mix, Italian lasagna, unprepared - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168955/nutrients
  2. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.