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Rice noodles vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Rice noodles and Pasta?

  • Rice noodles are higher in Phosphorus, and Manganese, yet Pasta is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • Rice noodles' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 764% more.
  • Rice noodles have 30 times more Sodium than Pasta. While Rice noodles have 182mg of Sodium, Pasta has only 6mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pasta is lower.

We used Rice noodles, dry and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types in this article.

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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 +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains more Zinc +32.1%
Contains more Manganese +122.3%
Contains more Iron +62.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +19.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 27% 9% 66% 3% 24% 21% 27% 65% 83%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains more Zinc +32.1%
Contains more Manganese +122.3%
Contains more Iron +62.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +19.2%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +574.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +782.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.7%
Contains more Folate +2033.3%
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 0% 3% 0% 0% 8% 4% 5% 4% 4% 3% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +574.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +782.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +348.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.7%
Contains more Folate +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Carbs +221.6%
Contains more Other +351.6%
Contains more Fats +87.5%
Contains more Water +475.7%
6% 80% 12%
Protein: 5.95 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 80.18 g
Water: 11.91 g
Other: 1.4 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 Protein +15.5%
Contains more Carbs +221.6%
Contains more Other +351.6%
Contains more Fats +87.5%
Contains more Water +475.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186%
100%
Saturated Fat: 153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.15 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +186%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice noodles Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 78.58g 24.93g Rice noodles
Protein 5.95g 5.15g Rice noodles
Fats 0.56g 1.05g Pasta
Carbs 80.18g 24.93g Rice noodles
Calories 364kcal 131kcal Rice noodles
Sugar 0.12g Pasta
Fiber 1.6g Rice noodles
Calcium 18mg 6mg Rice noodles
Iron 0.7mg 1.14mg Pasta
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Pasta
Phosphorus 153mg 63mg Rice noodles
Potassium 30mg 24mg Rice noodles
Sodium 182mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 0.74mg 0.56mg Rice noodles
Copper 0.078mg 0.093mg Pasta
Manganese 0.498mg 0.224mg Rice noodles
Selenium 15.1µg Rice noodles
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.11mg Rice noodles
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.017mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.221mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.051mg 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.034mg Pasta
Folate 3µg 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.072mg 0.065mg Rice noodles
Threonine 0.21mg 0.134mg Rice noodles
Isoleucine 0.244mg 0.197mg Rice noodles
Leucine 0.488mg 0.348mg Rice noodles
Lysine 0.207mg 0.097mg Rice noodles
Methionine 0.144mg 0.079mg Rice noodles
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.247mg Rice noodles
Valine 0.348mg 0.217mg Rice noodles
Histidine 0.149mg 0.103mg Rice noodles
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Rice noodles
Saturated Fat 153g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.175g 0.124g Rice noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g 0.429g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice noodles Pasta
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
2%
Rice noodles
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Rice noodles
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice noodles
Rice noodles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 152.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Rice noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169742/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.