Wheat vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between wheat and pasta
- The amount of manganese, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B3, zinc, magnesium, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5 in wheat is higher than in pasta.
- Wheat covers your daily manganese needs 121% more than pasta.
- Pasta has 12 times less vitamin B6 than wheat . Wheat has 0.419mg of vitamin B6, while pasta has 0.034mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Wheat, durum 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +466.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1695.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +208.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +494.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +642.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +706.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1244.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +579.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +410.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1132.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +48.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +165.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +135.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +185.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +474.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +526.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +177.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +128% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 89.4µg | 163% | |
| Manganese | 3.012mg | 0.224mg | 121% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 63mg | 64% |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.093mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 0.992mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 4.16mg | 0.56mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 18mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3.52mg | 1.14mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.034mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.209mg | 18% |
| Protein | 13.68g | 5.15g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 0.183mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 71.13g | 24.93g | 15% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 24mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 131kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Folate | 43µg | 64µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 0.429g | 4% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Fats | 2.47g | 1.05g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 0.124g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 71.13g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
34%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.304g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.