Nutrient Comparison: Rice VS Dry Pasta per 14 oz
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Rice versus 14 oz of Dry Pasta to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Rice vs Dry Pasta:
- 14 ounces of Rice have 2.3 times more Vitamin B5 than Dry Pasta.
- While 14 oz of Dry Unenriched Pasta contain 1.3 times more Vitamin B1 and 2.3 times more Vitamin B9 than Raw Regular Long-grain White Rice.
- Both Rice and Dry Pasta provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B6 per 14 ounces.
- Both Raw Regular Long-grain White Rice as well as Dry Unenriched Pasta have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K in 14 ounces.
Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Rice vs Dry Pasta:
- 14 ounces of Rice have 1.3 times more Calcium than Dry Pasta.
- While 14 oz of Dry Unenriched Pasta contain 1.3 times more Copper, 1.6 times more Iron, 2.1 times more Magnesium, 1.6 times more Phosphorus, 1.9 times more Potassium, 4.2 times more Selenium and 1.3 times more Zinc than Raw Regular Long-grain White Rice.
- Both Rice and Dry Pasta contain similar levels of Manganese per 14 ounces.
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:
- 14 oz of Dry Unenriched Pasta contain 3.7 times more Omega 6, 22.3 times more Sugars, 2.5 times more Fiber and 1.8 times more Protein than Raw Regular Long-grain White Rice.
- Both Rice and Dry Pasta offer comparable quantities of Energy and Carbohydrate per 14 ounces.
- 14 ounces of Rice provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6
- Both Raw Regular Long-grain White Rice as well as Dry Unenriched Pasta provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 in 14 ounces.