Black Coffee vs. Pasta
Nutrition comparison of Black Coffee and Pasta
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black coffee
versus
pasta
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black coffee and pasta:
- 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.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pasta is high in calories and black coffee has 99% less calories than pasta - pasta has 371 calories per 100 grams and black coffee has 2 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black coffee is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to pasta per calorie. Black coffee has a macronutrient ratio of 60:40:0 and for pasta, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Coffee | Pasta | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 60% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 40% | 82% |
| Fat | ~ | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pasta is high in carbohydrates and black coffee has 100% less carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pasta is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than black coffee - pasta has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Black coffee has less sugar than pasta - pasta has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pasta is an excellent source of protein and it has 42 times more protein than black coffee - pasta has 13g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pasta and black coffee are low in saturated fat - pasta has 0.28g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Pasta and black coffee contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pasta has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pasta and black coffee contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pasta has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pasta has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Black Coffee | Pasta | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.891 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.4 MG |
| Niacin | 0.8 MG | 7.177 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.431 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.142 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 237 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pasta has 950% more calcium than black coffee - pasta has 21mg of calcium per 100 grams and black coffee has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Pasta is an excellent source of iron and it has 164 times more iron than black coffee - pasta has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Pasta is a great source of potassium and it has 346% more potassium than black coffee - pasta has 223mg of potassium per 100 grams and black coffee has 50mg of potassium.
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 Black Coffee or Pasta .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pasta or black coffee contain more calories in 100 grams?Pasta is high in calories and black coffee has 100% less calories than pasta - pasta has 371 calories in 100g and black coffee has 2 calories.
Is pasta or black coffee better for protein?
Pasta is a fantastic source of protein and it has 42 times more protein than black coffee - pasta has 13g of protein per 100 grams and black coffee has 0.3g of protein.
Does pasta or black coffee have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pasta is high in carbohydrates and black coffee has 100% fewer carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of carbs for 100g and black coffee has 0.17g of carbohydrates.
Does pasta or black coffee contain more iron?
Pasta is an abundant source of iron and it has 164 times more iron than black coffee - pasta has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and black coffee has 0.02mg of iron.