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Corn raw vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Corn raw and Spaghetti different?

  • Corn raw is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, and Potassium, while Spaghetti is higher in Selenium, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Spaghetti covers your daily need of Selenium 47% more than Corn raw.

Corn, sweet, yellow, raw and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt types were used 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.
Corn raw
Corn raw
4
:
6
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Magnesium +105.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.4%
Contains more Potassium +513.6%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +10.9%
Contains more Copper +85.2%
Contains more Manganese +97.5%
Contains more Selenium +4300%
Equal in Iron - 0.5
Corn raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Spaghetti
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Magnesium +105.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.4%
Contains more Potassium +513.6%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +10.9%
Contains more Copper +85.2%
Contains more Manganese +97.5%
Contains more Selenium +4300%
Equal in Iron - 0.5

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.
Corn raw
Corn raw
10
:
0
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +342.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +540.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Corn raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +342.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +540.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.8%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn raw
Corn raw
3
:
2
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Fats +45.2%
Contains more Water +22.4%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Protein +77.4%
Contains more Carbs +65%
Corn raw
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Spaghetti
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 Fats +45.2%
Contains more Water +22.4%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Protein +77.4%
Contains more Carbs +65%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn raw
Corn raw
2
:
1
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.8%
Corn raw
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
Spaghetti
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn raw
Corn raw
3
:
2
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Sucrose +888.9%
Contains more Glucose +8475%
Contains more Fructose +6366.7%
Contains more Starch +356.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Corn raw
48% 7% 29% 16%
Starch: 5.7 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 3.43 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Sucrose +888.9%
Contains more Glucose +8475%
Contains more Fructose +6366.7%
Contains more Starch +356.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn raw Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 16.7g 29.06g Spaghetti
Protein 3.27g 5.8g Spaghetti
Fats 1.35g 0.93g Corn raw
Carbs 18.7g 30.86g Spaghetti
Calories 86kcal 158kcal Spaghetti
Starch 5.7g 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 1.94g 0.03g Corn raw
Sugar 6.26g 0.56g Spaghetti
Fiber 2g 1.8g Corn raw
Calcium 2mg 7mg Spaghetti
Iron 0.52mg 0.5mg Corn raw
Magnesium 37mg 18mg Corn raw
Phosphorus 89mg 58mg Corn raw
Potassium 270mg 44mg Corn raw
Sodium 15mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.46mg 0.51mg Spaghetti
Copper 0.054mg 0.1mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.163mg 0.322mg Spaghetti
Selenium 0.6µg 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 187IU 0IU Corn raw
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg Corn raw
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.06mg Corn raw
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Corn raw
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.02mg Corn raw
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.02mg Corn raw
Vitamin B3 1.77mg 0.4mg Corn raw
Vitamin B5 0.717mg 0.112mg Corn raw
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.049mg Corn raw
Folate 42µg 7µg Corn raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Corn raw
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.129mg 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.129mg 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.348mg 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.137mg 0.133mg Corn raw
Methionine 0.067mg 0.065mg Corn raw
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.185mg 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.089mg 0.132mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.325g 0.176g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.432g 0.131g Corn raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.487g 0.326g Corn raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g Corn raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn raw 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
18%
Corn raw
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Corn raw
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.149g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw
Corn raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.