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Black turtle bean vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Black turtle bean and Spaghetti?

  • Black turtle bean is higher in Folate, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, and Manganese, yet Spaghetti is higher in Selenium.
  • Black turtle bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 109% more.
  • Black turtle bean has 45 times more Vitamin B1 than Spaghetti. While Black turtle bean has 0.9mg of Vitamin B1, Spaghetti has only 0.02mg.

We used Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt types in this article.

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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 Calcium +2185.7%
Contains more Iron +1640%
Contains more Magnesium +788.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +658.6%
Contains more Potassium +3309.1%
Contains more Zinc +331.4%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +210.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Selenium +725%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 327% 115% 189% 133% 2% 60% 334% 131% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +2185.7%
Contains more Iron +1640%
Contains more Magnesium +788.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +658.6%
Contains more Potassium +3309.1%
Contains more Zinc +331.4%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Manganese +210.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Selenium +725%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +865%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +388.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +702.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +483.7%
Contains more Folate +6242.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 5% 0% 0% 225% 45% 37% 54% 66% 334% 0% 14%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +865%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +388.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +702.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +483.7%
Contains more Folate +6242.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +266.4%
Contains more Carbs +105%
Contains more Other +1185.7%
Contains more Water +464.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.93
21% 63% 11% 4%
Protein: 21.25 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 63.25 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 3.6 g
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +266.4%
Contains more Carbs +105%
Contains more Other +1185.7%
Contains more Water +464.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.9%
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.387 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black turtle bean Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 47.75g 29.06g Black turtle bean
Protein 21.25g 5.8g Black turtle bean
Fats 0.9g 0.93g Spaghetti
Carbs 63.25g 30.86g Black turtle bean
Calories 339kcal 158kcal Black turtle bean
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 2.12g 0.56g Spaghetti
Fiber 15.5g 1.8g Black turtle bean
Calcium 160mg 7mg Black turtle bean
Iron 8.7mg 0.5mg Black turtle bean
Magnesium 160mg 18mg Black turtle bean
Phosphorus 440mg 58mg Black turtle bean
Potassium 1500mg 44mg Black turtle bean
Sodium 9mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 2.2mg 0.51mg Black turtle bean
Copper 1mg 0.1mg Black turtle bean
Manganese 1mg 0.322mg Black turtle bean
Selenium 3.2µg 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 17IU 0IU Black turtle bean
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.06mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B1 0.9mg 0.02mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.02mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B3 1.955mg 0.4mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B5 0.899mg 0.112mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.049mg Black turtle bean
Folate 444µg 7µg Black turtle bean
Vitamin K 5.6µg 0µg Black turtle bean
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0.083mg Black turtle bean
Threonine 0.894mg 0.206mg Black turtle bean
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.228mg Black turtle bean
Leucine 1.697mg 0.44mg Black turtle bean
Lysine 1.459mg 0.133mg Black turtle bean
Methionine 0.32mg 0.065mg Black turtle bean
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.297mg Black turtle bean
Valine 1.112mg 0.262mg Black turtle bean
Histidine 0.592mg 0.132mg Black turtle bean
Saturated Fat 0.232g 0.176g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.078g 0.131g Spaghetti
Polyunsaturated fat 0.387g 0.326g Black turtle bean
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black turtle bean Spaghetti
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Black turtle bean
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Black turtle bean
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean 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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.6)

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. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175186/nutrients
  2. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.