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Spaghetti vs. Absinthe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between spaghetti and absinthe

  • Absinthe contains less selenium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, fiber, and iron than spaghetti.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for spaghetti is 48% higher.
  • Spaghetti has a higher glycemic index than absinthe.

Food types used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 100 proof.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2100%
Contains more IronIron +1150%
Contains more CopperCopper +376.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1350%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1688.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~1mg

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.
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%
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% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4800%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
58% 43%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.5 g
Other: 42.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +15078.6%
~equal in Water ~57.5g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Absinthe DV% diff.
Selenium 26.4µg 0µg 48%
Manganese 0.322mg 0.018mg 13%
Protein 5.8g 0g 12%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Carbs 30.86g 0g 10%
Copper 0.1mg 0.021mg 9%
Phosphorus 58mg 4mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Calories 158kcal 295kcal 7%
Iron 0.5mg 0.04mg 6%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.04mg 4%
Magnesium 18mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.001mg 4%
Folate 7µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.013mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 0g 2%
Choline 6.4mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.176g 0g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.004mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.006mg 1%
Potassium 44mg 2mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 0mg 1%
Fats 0.93g 0g 1%
Net carbs 29.06g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Sodium 1mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.131g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.206mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.065mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.262mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.132mg 0mg 0%
Fructose 0.03g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti Absinthe
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
3%
Spaghetti
0%
Absinthe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
1%
Absinthe

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Absinthe
Absinthe is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/nutrients
  2. Absinthe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173664/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.