Banana vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Banana and Spaghetti
- Banana is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Potassium, however, Spaghetti is richer in Selenium, and Phosphorus.
- Spaghetti's daily need coverage for Selenium is 46% higher.
- Spaghetti has less Sugar.
The food types used in this comparison are Bananas, raw and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +713.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +240% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +163.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2540% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +265% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +198.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +649% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +185.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +53.1% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +196.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +432.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +181.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -36.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +309.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +346.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2555.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +12350% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +16066.7% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +383.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +3900% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 89kcal | 158kcal |
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| Protein | 1.09g | 5.8g |
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| Fats | 0.33g | 0.93g |
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| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.24g | 29.06g |
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| Carbs | 22.84g | 30.86g |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 7mg |
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| Potassium | 358mg | 44mg |
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| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.5mg |
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| Sugar | 12.23g | 0.56g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.51mg |
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| Starch | 5.38g | 26.01g |
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| Phosphorus | 22mg | 58mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | |
| Vitamin A | 64IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.06mg |
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| Manganese | 0.27mg | 0.322mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 0.049mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 9.8mg | 6.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.112g | 0.176g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.131g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0.326g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.083mg |
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| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.206mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0.228mg |
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| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.44mg |
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| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0.133mg |
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| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.065mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.297mg |
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| Valine | 0.047mg | 0.262mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.132mg |
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| Fructose | 4.85g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spaghetti is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)