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Piña colada vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Piña colada and Pasta

  • Piña colada has more Manganese, while Pasta has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pasta's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 15% higher.
  • Pasta contains 11 times less Saturated Fat than Piña colada. Piña colada contains 1.636g of Saturated Fat, while Pasta contains 0.15g.

The food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, pina colada, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +195.8%
Contains more Manganese +135.7%
Contains more Iron +442.9%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +800%
Contains more Zinc +330.8%
Contains more Copper +17.7%
Equal in Sodium - 6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 6% 3% 7% 1% 4% 27% 69% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +195.8%
Contains more Manganese +135.7%
Contains more Iron +442.9%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +800%
Contains more Zinc +330.8%
Contains more Copper +17.7%
Equal in Sodium - 6

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.
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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +620.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +782.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +740.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
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 1% 1% 0% 17% 8% 4% 3% 4% 11% 9% 0% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +620.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +782.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +740.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +79%
Contains more Other +3141.9%
Contains more Protein +1126.2%
Equal in Carbs - 24.93
Equal in Water - 68.56
2% 23% 65% 10%
Protein: 0.42 g
Fats: 1.88 g
Carbs: 22.66 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 10.05 g
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 Fats +79%
Contains more Other +3141.9%
Contains more Protein +1126.2%
Equal in Carbs - 24.93
Equal in Water - 68.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1200%
93% 5% 2%
Saturated Fat: 1.636 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Piña colada Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 0.42g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 1.88g 1.05g Piña colada
Carbs 22.66g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 174kcal 131kcal Piña colada
Sugar 22.33g Pasta
Fiber 0.3g Piña colada
Calcium 8mg 6mg Piña colada
Iron 0.21mg 1.14mg Pasta
Magnesium 8mg 18mg Pasta
Phosphorus 7mg 63mg Pasta
Potassium 71mg 24mg Piña colada
Sodium 6mg 6mg
Zinc 0.13mg 0.56mg Pasta
Copper 0.079mg 0.093mg Pasta
Manganese 0.528mg 0.224mg Piña colada
Selenium 0.7µg Piña colada
Vitamin A 2IU 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.02mg Piña colada
Vitamin C 4.9mg 0mg Piña colada
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.118mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.034mg Piña colada
Folate 12µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 0.1µg Piña colada
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 0mg 33mg Piña colada
Saturated Fat 1.636g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.124g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.429g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Piña colada Pasta
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
4%
Piña colada
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Piña colada
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Piña colada
Piña colada is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Piña colada
Piña colada is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.486g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (6 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Piña colada - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168752/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.