Rice pudding vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are rice pudding and spaghetti different?
- Rice pudding is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin D; however, spaghetti is richer in selenium, manganese, copper, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for spaghetti is 45% higher.
- Spaghetti has less sodium.
Puddings, rice, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk 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 CalciumCalcium | +1400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +195.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +455.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +464.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1289.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +605% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.29 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
20.81 g
Water:
73.43 g
Other:
0.84 g
Protein:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +76.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.967 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.441 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
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 | +236.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +443.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1.9µg | 26.4µg | 45% |
| Manganese | 0.057mg | 0.322mg | 12% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.24µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 7mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.02mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Protein | 3.29g | 5.8g | 5% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 46µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.075mg | 0.02mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.288mg | 0.112mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.967g | 0.176g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 87mg | 58mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 20.81g | 30.86g | 3% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.326g | 2% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 158kcal | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.441g | 0.131g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 0.51mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.63g | 0.93g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.71g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.443mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.126mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.169mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.273mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.221mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.07mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.187mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.075mg | 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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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
11%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.791g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice pudding is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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