Pasta vs Massa de Amaranto, Teff & Quinoa
Overall, Massa de Amaranto, Teff & Quinoa has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Pasta | Massa de Amaranto, Teff & Qu... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | b | a |
| NOVA group | 4 | 1 |
| Calories | 356 kcal | 323 kcal |
| Fat | 2.4 g | 2.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | 2 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 12 g |
| Protein | 7.2 g | 8.3 g |
| Additives | 1 | 0 |
| Allergens | None listed | Gluten |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Pasta has 17% less fat (2.4 g vs 2.9 g).
- Massa de Amaranto, Teff & Quinoa has 56% less saturated fat (0.4 g vs 0.9 g).
- Pasta has 75% less sugar (0.5 g vs 2 g).
- Massa de Amaranto, Teff & Quinoa has 76% more fiber (12 g vs 2.9 g).
- Massa de Amaranto, Teff & Quinoa has 13% more protein (8.3 g vs 7.2 g).
- Massa de Amaranto, Teff & Quinoa has the better Nutri-Score.
- Massa de Amaranto, Teff & Quinoa is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Massa de Amaranto, Teff & Quinoa lists: Gluten.
Ingredients
Pasta
50 % farina di mais, 49,5 % farina di riso (farina di riso integrale, farina di riso bianco), 0,5 % emulsionante: E471.
Massa de Amaranto, Teff & Quinoa
Farinha de milho, farinha de arroz, 10% farinha de amaranto, 5% farinha de teff e 5% farinha de quinoa.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Pasta or Massa de Amaranto, Teff & Quinoa?
Overall, Massa de Amaranto, Teff & Quinoa has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Massa de Amaranto, Teff & Quinoa has fewer calories: 323 kcal versus 356 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Pasta has less sugar: 0.5 g versus 2 g per 100 g.