Raisin vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are raisins and spaghetti different?
- Raisins are higher in copper, potassium, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, spaghetti is richer in selenium.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for spaghetti is 47% higher.
- Raisins contain 17 times more potassium than spaghetti. While raisins contain 749mg of potassium, spaghetti contains only 44mg.
- Spaghetti has a lower glycemic index (49) than raisins (64).
Raisins, seedless and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +614.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1602.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +276% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +218% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4300% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +430% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +255.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +73.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +156.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +564.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +102.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +302.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +156.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +781.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +400% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +69275% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +98833.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +863.3% |
| 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 26.4µg | 47% |
| Fructose | 29.68g | 0.03g | 37% |
| Copper | 0.318mg | 0.1mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 749mg | 44mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 0.5mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 79.18g | 30.86g | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.174mg | 0.049mg | 10% |
| Starch | 2.7g | 26.01g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.02mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 1.8g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.106mg | 0.02mg | 7% |
| Calories | 299kcal | 158kcal | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 101mg | 58mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.07g | 5.8g | 5% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 7mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0.326g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.766mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.1mg | 6.4mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.46g | 0.93g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.299mg | 0.322mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.058g | 0.176g | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.48g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 59.19g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Sodium | 11mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.095mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.051g | 0.131g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.05mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.077mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.057mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.083mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.072mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 - 58.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is cheaper?
Raisin is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)