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Okara vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Okara and Spaghetti

  • Okara is higher in Copper, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin B6, however, Spaghetti is richer in Selenium.
  • Spaghetti's daily need coverage for Selenium is 29% higher.
  • Okara has 11 times more Calcium than Spaghetti. While Okara has 80mg of Calcium, Spaghetti has only 7mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Okara 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.
Okara
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 24% 19% 49% 67% 15% 26% 1.2% 53% 58%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1042.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +384.1%
Contains more IronIron +160%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +149.1%
~equal in Zinc ~0.51mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~58mg

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.
Okara
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.6% 1.9% 5.3% 27% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +134.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.02mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.02mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okara
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4% 2% 12% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 12.23 g
Water: 81.64 g
Other: 0.88 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 FatsFats +86%
Contains more WaterWater +31.4%
Contains more OtherOther +214.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +152.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okara
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16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.193 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.755 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +125.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.176g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okara Spaghetti Opinion
Calories 76kcal 158kcal Spaghetti
Protein 3.52g 5.8g Spaghetti
Fats 1.73g 0.93g Okara
Net carbs 12.23g 29.06g Spaghetti
Carbs 12.23g 30.86g Spaghetti
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Okara
Calcium 80mg 7mg Okara
Potassium 213mg 44mg Okara
Iron 1.3mg 0.5mg Okara
Sugar 0.56g Okara
Fiber 1.8g Spaghetti
Copper 0.2mg 0.1mg Okara
Zinc 0.56mg 0.51mg Okara
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Phosphorus 60mg 58mg Okara
Sodium 9mg 1mg Spaghetti
Vitamin E 0.06mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.404mg 0.322mg Okara
Selenium 10.6µg 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.02mg
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.02mg
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.4mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 0.112mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.049mg Okara
Folate 26µg 7µg Okara
Choline 6.4mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.193g 0.176g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 0.131g Okara
Polyunsaturated fat 0.755g 0.326g Okara
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.131mg 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.159mg 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.244mg 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.212mg 0.133mg Okara
Methionine 0.041mg 0.065mg Spaghetti
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.162mg 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.093mg 0.132mg Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g 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
Okara Spaghetti
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
5%
Okara
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Okara
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

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 - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Okara
Okara is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Okara
Okara is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Okara
Okara is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Okara
Okara is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Okara - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172452/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.