Pasta vs. Grape Juice

Nutrition comparison of Pasta and Grape Juice


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of pasta versus grape juice (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pasta and grape juice:

  • Pasta has 4.3 times less sugar than grape juice.
  • Pasta has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Pasta is a great source of potassium.
  • Pasta is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pasta and grape juice is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Grape Juice (Grape juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Pasta is high in calories and grape juice has 84% less calories than pasta - pasta has 371 calories per 100 grams and grape juice has 60 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, pasta is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to grape juice for fat. Pasta has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for grape juice, 3:96:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pasta Grape Juice
Protein 14% 3%
Carbohydrates 82% 96%
Fat 4% 2%
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carbohydrates

Pasta is high in carbohydrates and grape juice has 80% less carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and grape juice has 14.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Pasta is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 15 times more dietary fiber than grape juice - pasta has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Pasta has 4.3 times less sugar than grape juice - pasta has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and grape juice has 14.2g of sugar.

Protein

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Pasta is an excellent source of protein and it has 34 times more protein than grape juice - pasta has 13g of protein per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.37g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both pasta and grape juice are low in saturated fat - pasta has 0.28g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Grape juice and pasta contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - grape juice has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Grape juice and pasta contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - grape juice has 2.4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Pasta and grape juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pasta has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grape juice does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Pasta and grape juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pasta has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Pasta has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Pasta Grape Juice
Thiamin 0.891 MG 0.017 MG
Riboflavin 0.4 MG 0.015 MG
Niacin 7.177 MG 0.133 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.431 MG 0.048 MG
Vitamin B6 0.142 MG 0.032 MG
Folate 237 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Pasta has 91% more calcium than grape juice - pasta has 21mg of calcium per 100 grams and grape juice has 11mg of calcium.

iron

Pasta is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than grape juice - pasta has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and grape juice has 0.25mg of iron.

potassium

Pasta is a great source of potassium and it has 114% more potassium than grape juice - pasta has 223mg of potassium per 100 grams and grape juice has 104mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids,

Pasta Grape Juice
lutein + zeaxanthin 18 UG 57 UG
beta-carotene ~ 5 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, pasta has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than grape juice per 100 grams.

Pasta Grape Juice
alpha linoleic acid 0.024 G 0.005 G
Total 0.024 G 0.005 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pasta has more linoleic acid than grape juice per 100 grams.

Pasta Grape Juice
linoleic acid 0.54 G 0.017 G
Total 0.54 G 0.017 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Pasta or Grape Juice .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Grape Juice (Grape juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) .

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FAQ

Does pasta or grape juice contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pasta is high in calories and grape juice has 80% less calories than pasta - pasta has 371 calories in 100g and grape juice has 60 calories.

Does pasta or grape juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pasta is high in carbohydrates and grape juice has 80% fewer carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of carbs for 100g and grape juice has 14.8g of carbohydrates.

Does pasta or grape juice contain more iron?
Pasta is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than grape juice - pasta has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and grape juice has 0.25mg of iron.