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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 5.4% 2.6% 26% 26% 20% 66% 24% 65% 82%
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 CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more IronIron +62.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%

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 0% 0% 2.2% 0% 7.8% 3.9% 4.1% 3.1% 3.5% 0% 0% 2.3% 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% 1.2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +574.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +782.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +348.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +258.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2033.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.15 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 +41.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 364kcal 131kcal Rice noodles
Protein 5.95g 5.15g Rice noodles
Fats 0.56g 1.05g Pasta
Net carbs 78.58g 24.93g Rice noodles
Carbs 80.18g 24.93g Rice noodles
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Rice noodles
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Pasta
Calcium 18mg 6mg Rice noodles
Potassium 30mg 24mg Rice noodles
Iron 0.7mg 1.14mg Pasta
Sugar 0.12g Pasta
Fiber 1.6g Rice noodles
Copper 0.078mg 0.093mg Pasta
Zinc 0.74mg 0.56mg Rice noodles
Phosphorus 153mg 63mg Rice noodles
Sodium 182mg 6mg Pasta
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.11mg Rice noodles
Manganese 0.498mg 0.224mg Rice noodles
Selenium 15.1µg 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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Folate 3µg 64µg Pasta
Choline 5.5mg Rice noodles
Saturated Fat 153g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.175g 0.124g Rice noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g 0.429g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice noodles 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
2%
Rice noodles
15%
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.