Pasta vs. Raw Pork

Nutrition comparison of Pasta and Raw Pork


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pasta and raw pork:

  • Both raw pork and pasta are high in calories, potassium and protein.
  • Pasta is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
  • Raw pork has more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, pasta contains more folate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pasta and raw pork 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 Raw Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both raw pork and pasta are high in calories. Pasta has 41% more calories than raw pork - raw pork has 263 calories per 100 grams and pasta has 371 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, pasta is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to raw pork per calorie. Pasta has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for raw pork, 26:0:74 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pasta Raw Pork
Protein 14% 26%
Carbohydrates 82% ~
Fat 4% 74%
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carbohydrates

Pasta is high in carbohydrates and raw pork has less carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.

dietary fiber

Pasta is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than raw pork - pasta has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Raw pork has less sugar than pasta - pasta has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Both raw pork and pasta are high in protein. Raw pork has 29% more protein than pasta - raw pork has 16.9g of protein per 100 grams and pasta has 13g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Raw pork is high in saturated fat and pasta has 96% less saturated fat than raw pork - raw pork has 7.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pasta has 0.28g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Pasta has less cholesterol than raw pork - raw pork has 72mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Raw pork has more Vitamin C than pasta - raw pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Raw pork and pasta contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raw pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

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

Vitamin K

Pasta and raw pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pasta has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Raw pork has more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, pasta contains more folate. Both pasta and raw pork contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.

Pasta Raw Pork
Thiamin 0.891 MG 0.732 MG
Riboflavin 0.4 MG 0.235 MG
Niacin 7.177 MG 4.338 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.431 MG 0.668 MG
Vitamin B6 0.142 MG 0.383 MG
Folate 237 UG 5 UG
Vitamin B12 ~ 0.7 UG

Minerals

calcium

Raw pork and pasta contain similar amounts of calcium - raw pork has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and pasta has 21mg of calcium.

iron

Pasta is an excellent source of iron and it has 275% more iron than raw pork - raw pork has 0.88mg of iron per 100 grams and pasta has 3.3mg of iron.

potassium

Both raw pork and pasta are high in potassium. Raw pork has 29% more potassium than pasta - raw pork has 287mg of potassium per 100 grams and pasta has 223mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Pasta Raw Pork
alpha linoleic acid 0.024 G 0.07 G
Total 0.024 G 0.07 G

omega 6s

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

Pasta Raw Pork
linoleic acid 0.54 G 1.67 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.08 G
Total 0.54 G 1.75 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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Raw Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, raw) .

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FAQ

Does raw pork or pasta contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both raw pork and pasta are high in calories. Pasta has 40% more calories than raw pork - raw pork has 263 calories in 100g and pasta has 371 calories.

Does pasta or raw pork have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pasta is high in carbohydrates and raw pork has fewer carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of carbs for 100g and raw pork has no carbs..

Does raw pork or pasta contain more iron?
Pasta is an abundant source of iron and it has 280% more iron than raw pork - raw pork has 0.88mg of iron in 100 grams and pasta has 3.3mg of iron.

Does raw pork or pasta contain more potassium?
Both raw pork and pasta are high in potassium. Raw pork has 30% more potassium than pasta - raw pork has 287mg of potassium in 100 grams and pasta has 223mg of potassium.

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