Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Grains
  4. Noodles
  5. Compare
  6. Noodles vs. Spaghetti

Noodles vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between Noodles and Spaghetti

  • 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.

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

Infographic

Noodles vs Spaghetti infographic
Infographic link

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.
Noodles
Noodles
5
:
5
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +194%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains more Zinc +27.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Selenium +10.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.1
Equal in Manganese - 0.322
Noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Spaghetti
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Iron +194%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +31%
Contains more Zinc +27.5%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Selenium +10.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.1
Equal in Manganese - 0.322

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.
Noodles
Noodles
9
:
1
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
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 - 0.049
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%
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 +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 - 0.049

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Noodles
Noodles
3
:
2
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Fats +122.6%
Contains more Other +78.6%
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Carbs +22.7%
Equal in Water - 62.13
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
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 +122.6%
Contains more Other +78.6%
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Carbs +22.7%
Equal in Water - 62.13

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Noodles
Noodles
1
:
4
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Contains more Glucose +75%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +125%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +33.3%
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
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 Glucose +75%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +125%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +33.3%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

Noodles
Noodles vs Soba
Soba
Noodles
Noodles vs Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat
Noodles
Noodles vs Spelt
Spelt
Spaghetti
Spaghetti vs Rice
Rice
Spaghetti
Spaghetti vs Semolina
Semolina
Spaghetti
Spaghetti vs Pasta
Pasta

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
21%
Noodles
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
30%
Spaghetti

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?
?
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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.