Nutrient Comparison: Cooked Pasta VS Dry Pasta per 5 oz
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Cooked Pasta versus 5 oz of Dry Pasta to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Cooked Pasta vs Dry Pasta:
- 5 oz of Dry Unenriched Pasta contain 4.5 times more Vitamin B1, 3 times more Vitamin B2, 4.3 times more Vitamin B3, 3.8 times more Vitamin B5, 2.9 times more Vitamin B6 and 2.6 times more Vitamin B9 than Cooked Pasta.
- 5 ounces of Cooked Pasta have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B9
- Both Cooked Pasta as well as Dry Unenriched Pasta have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K in five ounces.
Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Cooked Pasta vs Dry Pasta:
- 5 oz of Dry Unenriched Pasta contain 3 times more Calcium, 2.9 times more Copper, 2.6 times more Iron, 2.9 times more Magnesium, 2.8 times more Manganese, 3.3 times more Phosphorus, 5.1 times more Potassium, 2.4 times more Selenium and 2.8 times more Zinc than Cooked Pasta.
- 5 ounces of Cooked Pasta lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Potassium
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:
- 5 oz of Dry Unenriched Pasta contain 2.3 times more Energy, 1.8 times more Omega 6, 2.4 times more Carbohydrate, 4.8 times more Sugars, 1.8 times more Fiber and 2.2 times more Protein than Cooked Pasta.
- 5 ounces of Cooked Pasta provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6
- Both Cooked Pasta as well as Dry Unenriched Pasta provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 in five ounces.