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.
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.
Calories and Carbs
calories
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% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
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 common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
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.