Macadamia vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between macadamia and spaghetti
- Macadamia has more manganese, vitamin B1, copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, spaghetti is richer in selenium.
- Macadamia's daily need coverage for manganese is 166% more.
- Macadamia contains 69 times more saturated fat than spaghetti. Macadamia contains 12.061g of saturated fat, while spaghetti contains 0.176g.
- Spaghetti has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of spaghetti is 49, while the glycemic index of macadamia is 10.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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 | +622.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1114.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +736.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +638% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +656% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +154.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +224.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1182.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +633.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +5875% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +710% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +518.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +576.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +461.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8047.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +307.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +123.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4468.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44844.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +360.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +4822.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +75% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +133.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +2377.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.131mg | 0.322mg | 166% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 58.877g | 0.131g | 147% |
| Fats | 75.77g | 0.93g | 115% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.195mg | 0.02mg | 98% |
| Copper | 0.756mg | 0.1mg | 73% |
| Saturated fat | 12.061g | 0.176g | 54% |
| Selenium | 3.6µg | 26.4µg | 41% |
| Iron | 3.69mg | 0.5mg | 40% |
| Calories | 718kcal | 158kcal | 28% |
| Fiber | 8.6g | 1.8g | 27% |
| Magnesium | 130mg | 18mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 58mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.275mg | 0.049mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.473mg | 0.4mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.758mg | 0.112mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.02mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 44mg | 10% |
| Starch | 1.05g | 26.01g | 10% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 7mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.502g | 0.326g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.3mg | 0.51mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 13.82g | 30.86g | 6% |
| Protein | 7.91g | 5.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Folate | 11µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.22g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.57g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.37mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.602mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.018mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.023mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.665mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.363mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
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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 lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.885g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)