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Potato vs. Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between potato and pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt

  • Potato has more vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B5; however, pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B2.
  • Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt covers your daily selenium needs 47% more than potato.

Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt and Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added 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.
Potato
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 4.5% 47% 41% 39% 9.8% 30% 1.3% 29% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 3.9% 48% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1115.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +18%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.7%
Contains more IronIron +18.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6500%

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.
Potato
6
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 32% 0.6% 0.8% 0% 16% 11% 26% 23% 72% 0% 5% 21% 8.1%
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% 1.2% 0% 69% 31% 32% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 55% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +534.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +328.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +160.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
2
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +20.5%
Contains more OtherOther +375%
Contains more ProteinProtein +132%
Contains more FatsFats +615.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.057 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4266.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +471.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
3
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.44 g
Fructose: 0.34 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +344.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1000%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1033.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +50.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt Opinion
Calories 93kcal 158kcal Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Protein 2.5g 5.8g Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Fats 0.13g 0.93g Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Vitamin C 9.6mg 0mg Potato
Net carbs 18.95g 29.06g Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Carbs 21.15g 30.86g Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Magnesium 28mg 18mg Potato
Calcium 15mg 7mg Potato
Potassium 535mg 44mg Potato
Iron 1.08mg 1.28mg Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Sugar 1.18g 0.56g Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Fiber 2.2g 1.8g Potato
Copper 0.118mg 0.1mg Potato
Zinc 0.36mg 0.51mg Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Starch 17.27g 26.01g Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Phosphorus 70mg 58mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 1mg Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Potato
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Potato
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.06mg Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Manganese 0.219mg 0.322mg Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Selenium 0.4µg 26.4µg Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.274mg Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.136mg Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 1.689mg Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.112mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.049mg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg Potato
Folate 28µg 73µg Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Choline 14.8mg 6.4mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.176g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.131g Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.326g Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.081mg Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Threonine 0.081mg 0.203mg Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.224mg Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Leucine 0.119mg 0.434mg Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Lysine 0.13mg 0.131mg Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Methionine 0.038mg 0.064mg Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.293mg Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Valine 0.125mg 0.258mg Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Histidine 0.042mg 0.131mg Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Fructose 0.34g 0.03g Potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
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
17%
Potato
16%
Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
33%
Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.142g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/nutrients
  2. Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169737/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.