Pasta vs. Raw Pork Belly
Nutrition comparison of Pasta and Raw Pork Belly
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 belly
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pasta and raw pork belly:
- Both raw pork belly and pasta are high in calories and protein.
- Pasta has more thiamin and folate, however, raw pork belly contains more Vitamin B12.
- Pasta is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Raw Pork Belly (Pork, fresh, belly, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw pork belly and pasta are high in calories. Raw pork belly has 40% more calories than pasta - raw pork belly has 518 calories per 100 grams and pasta has 371 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pasta is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to raw pork belly per calorie. Pasta has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for raw pork belly, 7:0:93 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pasta | Raw Pork Belly | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | ~ |
| Fat | 4% | 93% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pasta is high in carbohydrates and raw pork belly has less carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Pasta is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than raw pork belly - pasta has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw pork belly has less sugar than pasta - pasta has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both raw pork belly and pasta are high in protein. Pasta has 40% more protein than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 9.3g of protein per 100 grams and pasta has 13g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Raw pork belly is high in saturated fat and pasta has 99% less saturated fat than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 19.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pasta has 0.28g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pasta has less cholesterol than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 72mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Raw pork belly and pasta contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - raw pork belly has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Raw pork belly and pasta contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raw pork belly has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Raw pork belly and pasta contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw pork belly has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pasta has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pasta and raw pork belly contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pasta has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pasta has more thiamin and folate, however, raw pork belly contains more Vitamin B12. Both pasta and raw pork belly contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Pasta | Raw Pork Belly | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.891 MG | 0.396 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 0.242 MG |
| Niacin | 7.177 MG | 4.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.431 MG | 0.256 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.142 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 1 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.84 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pasta has 320% more calcium than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and pasta has 21mg of calcium.
iron
Pasta is an excellent source of iron and it has 535% more iron than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 0.52mg of iron per 100 grams and pasta has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Raw pork belly and pasta contain similar amounts of potassium - raw pork belly has 185mg 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 belly has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pasta per 100 grams.
| Pasta | Raw Pork Belly | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.024 G | 0.48 G |
| Total | 0.024 G | 0.48 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raw pork belly has more linoleic acid than pasta per 100 grams.
| Pasta | Raw Pork Belly | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.54 G | 5.03 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.14 G |
| Total | 0.54 G | 5.17 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 Raw Pork Belly (Pork, fresh, belly, raw) .
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 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% | protein | 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 raw pork belly or pasta contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw pork belly and pasta are high in calories. Raw pork belly has 40% more calories than pasta - raw pork belly has 518 calories in 100g and pasta has 371 calories.
Does pasta or raw pork belly have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pasta is high in carbohydrates and raw pork belly has fewer carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of carbs for 100g and raw pork belly has no carbs..
Does raw pork belly or pasta contain more iron?
Pasta is an abundant source of iron and it has 540% more iron than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 0.52mg of iron in 100 grams and pasta has 3.3mg of iron.