Pasta vs. Mayonnaise
Nutrition comparison of Pasta and Mayonnaise
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pasta
versus
mayonnaise
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pasta and mayonnaise:
- Both pasta and mayonnaise are high in calories.
- Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
- Pasta has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mayonnaise contains more Vitamin B12.
- Pasta is a great source of potassium.
- Pasta is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pasta and mayonnaise are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 83% more calories than pasta - pasta has 371 calories per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 680 calories.
| Pasta | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | ~ |
| Fat | 4% | 99% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pasta is high in carbohydrates and mayonnaise has 99% less carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pasta is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than mayonnaise - pasta has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pasta and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of sugar - pasta has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.57g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pasta is an excellent source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than mayonnaise - pasta has 13g of protein per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mayonnaise is high in saturated fat and pasta has 98% less saturated fat than mayonnaise - pasta has 0.28g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both mayonnaise and pasta are low in trans fat - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Pasta has less cholesterol than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin A than pasta - mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin D than pasta - mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mayonnaise has 28 times more Vitamin E than pasta - pasta has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mayonnaise is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 1629 times more Vitamin K than pasta - pasta has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 163ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pasta has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mayonnaise contains more Vitamin B12.
| Pasta | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.891 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 7.177 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.431 MG | 0.172 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.142 MG | 0.008 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.12 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pasta has 163% more calcium than mayonnaise - pasta has 21mg of calcium per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Pasta is an excellent source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than mayonnaise - pasta has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Pasta is a great source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than mayonnaise - pasta has 223mg of potassium per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 20mg 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, both pasta and mayonnaise contain small amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Pasta | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18 UG | 12 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 6 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pasta per 100 grams.
| Pasta | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.024 G | 5.456 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.024 G | 5.461 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more linoleic acid than pasta per 100 grams.
| Pasta | Mayonnaise | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.54 G | 39.146 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.125 G |
| Total | 0.54 G | 39.271 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) .
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 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 mayonnaise contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pasta and mayonnaise are high in calories. Mayonnaise has 80% more calories than pasta - pasta has 371 calories in 100g and mayonnaise has 680 calories.
Does pasta or mayonnaise have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pasta is high in carbohydrates and mayonnaise has 100% fewer carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of carbs for 100g and mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbohydrates.
Does pasta or mayonnaise contain more iron?
Pasta is an abundant source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than mayonnaise - pasta has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron.