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Spaghetti vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Spaghetti and Noodles

  • Noodles is higher than Spaghetti in Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Noodles's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 22% higher.
  • Spaghetti has 2 times more Fiber than Noodles. While Spaghetti has 1.8g of Fiber, Noodles has only 1.2g.

The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
5
:
5
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Selenium +10.5%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +194%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains more Zinc +27.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.098
Equal in Manganese - 0.315
Equal in Selenium - 23.9
Spaghetti
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Selenium +10.5%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +194%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains more Zinc +27.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.098
Equal in Manganese - 0.315
Equal in Selenium - 23.9

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
1
:
9
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1345%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +419.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.8%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.046
Spaghetti
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Noodles
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1345%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +419.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.8%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.046

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
2
:
3
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Carbs +22.7%
Contains more Fats +122.6%
Contains more Other +78.6%
Equal in Water - 67.73
Spaghetti
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Noodles
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Carbs +22.7%
Contains more Fats +122.6%
Contains more Other +78.6%
Equal in Water - 67.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
1
:
2
Noodles
Noodles
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +343.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.3%
Spaghetti
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Noodles
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +343.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
4
:
1
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +125%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +33.3%
Contains more Glucose +75%
Spaghetti
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
Noodles
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +125%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +33.3%
Contains more Glucose +75%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spaghetti Noodles
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Noodles Opinion
Net carbs 29.06g 23.96g Spaghetti
Protein 5.8g 4.54g Spaghetti
Fats 0.93g 2.07g Noodles
Carbs 30.86g 25.16g Spaghetti
Calories 158kcal 138kcal Spaghetti
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g 0g Spaghetti
Sugar 0.56g 0.4g Noodles
Fiber 1.8g 1.2g Spaghetti
Calcium 7mg 12mg Noodles
Iron 0.5mg 1.47mg Noodles
Magnesium 18mg 21mg Noodles
Phosphorus 58mg 76mg Noodles
Potassium 44mg 38mg Spaghetti
Sodium 1mg 5mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 0.65mg Noodles
Copper 0.1mg 0.098mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.322mg 0.315mg Spaghetti
Selenium 26.4µg 23.9µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.17mg Noodles
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.289mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.136mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.077mg Noodles
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.263mg Noodles
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.046mg Spaghetti
Folate 7µg 84µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Noodles
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.043mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg 0.138mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0.19mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg 0.365mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.133mg 0.137mg Noodles
Methionine 0.065mg 0.086mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.24mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg 0.22mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.132mg 0.121mg Spaghetti
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Spaghetti
Trans Fat 0g 0.029g Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.176g 0.419g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 0.581g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 0.552g Noodles
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti Noodles
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Spaghetti
21%
Noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
33%
Noodles

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/nutrients
  2. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.