Pasta vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pasta and spaghetti
- Spaghetti has less vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B12.
- Pasta covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 16% more than spaghetti.
Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 IronIron | +128% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +43.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +945% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +814.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.8% |
~equal in
Water
~62.13g
~equal in
Other
~0.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.131g
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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 48% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.02mg | 16% |
| Folate | 64µg | 7µg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.02mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.5mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.322mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 30.86g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.326g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.112mg | 1% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 5.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 158kcal | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 58mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0.93g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.176g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.131g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
15%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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