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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pasta and raw pork belly 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 Belly (Pork, fresh, belly, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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%
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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 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 Pasta or Raw Pork Belly .

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

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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.