Pasta vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Pasta and Strawberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pasta
versus
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pasta and strawberries:
- 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.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pasta is high in calories and strawberry has 91% less calories than pasta - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and pasta has 371 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pasta is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to strawberries for carbs. Pasta has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for strawberries, 7:85:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pasta | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 85% |
| Fat | 4% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pasta is high in carbohydrates and strawberry has 90% less carbohydrates than pasta - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and pasta has 74.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pasta is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 60% more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pasta has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and pasta contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and pasta has 2.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pasta is an excellent source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and pasta has 13g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and pasta are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pasta has 0.28g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than pasta - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and pasta contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and pasta contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pasta has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and pasta contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pasta has 0.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pasta has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Pasta | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.891 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 7.177 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.431 MG | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.142 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Strawberries and pasta contain similar amounts of calcium - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and pasta has 21mg of calcium.
iron
Pasta is an excellent source of iron and it has 705% more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and pasta has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Pasta is a great source of potassium and it has 46% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and pasta has 223mg 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 strawberries contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Pasta | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18 UG | 26 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 7 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pasta per 100 grams.
| Pasta | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.024 G | 0.065 G |
| Total | 0.024 G | 0.065 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pasta has more linoleic acid than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Pasta | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.54 G | 0.09 G |
| Total | 0.54 G | 0.09 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 Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does strawberries or pasta contain more calories in 100 grams?Pasta is high in calories and strawberry has 90% less calories than pasta - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and pasta has 371 calories.
Does strawberries or pasta have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pasta is high in carbohydrates and strawberry has 90% fewer carbohydrates than pasta - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and pasta has 74.7g of carbohydrates.
Does strawberries or pasta contain more iron?
Pasta is an abundant source of iron and it has 710% more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and pasta has 3.3mg of iron.