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Green bean vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Green bean and Spaghetti

  • Green bean has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Fiber, however, Spaghetti has more Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Spaghetti is 48% higher.

Food types used in this article are Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 Calcium +528.6%
Contains more Iron +30%
Contains more Potassium +231.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +104%
Contains more Copper +75.4%
Contains more Manganese +13%
Contains more Selenium +13100%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Sodium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +528.6%
Contains more Iron +30%
Contains more Potassium +231.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +104%
Contains more Copper +75.4%
Contains more Manganese +13%
Contains more Selenium +13100%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Sodium - 1

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 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +385%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
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 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +385%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +43.6%
Contains more Other +160.7%
Contains more Protein +206.9%
Contains more Fats +232.1%
Contains more Carbs +291.6%
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 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 Water +43.6%
Contains more Other +160.7%
Contains more Protein +206.9%
Contains more Fats +232.1%
Contains more Carbs +291.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1090.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.8%
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1090.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Green bean Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 4.68g 29.06g Spaghetti
Protein 1.89g 5.8g Spaghetti
Fats 0.28g 0.93g Spaghetti
Carbs 7.88g 30.86g Spaghetti
Calories 35kcal 158kcal Spaghetti
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 3.63g 0.56g Spaghetti
Fiber 3.2g 1.8g Green bean
Calcium 44mg 7mg Green bean
Iron 0.65mg 0.5mg Green bean
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 29mg 58mg Spaghetti
Potassium 146mg 44mg Green bean
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.25mg 0.51mg Spaghetti
Copper 0.057mg 0.1mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.285mg 0.322mg Spaghetti
Selenium 0.2µg 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 633IU 0IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.06mg Green bean
Vitamin C 9.7mg 0mg Green bean
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.02mg Green bean
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.02mg Green bean
Vitamin B3 0.614mg 0.4mg Green bean
Vitamin B5 0.074mg 0.112mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.049mg Green bean
Folate 33µg 7µg Green bean
Vitamin K 47.9µg 0µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.082mg 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.069mg 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.116mg 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.091mg 0.133mg Spaghetti
Methionine 0.023mg 0.065mg Spaghetti
Phenylalanine 0.069mg 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.093mg 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.035mg 0.132mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.176g Green bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.131g Spaghetti
Polyunsaturated fat 0.145g 0.326g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Green bean Spaghetti
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
24%
Green bean
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Green bean
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green bean
Green bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.