Spaghetti vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between spaghetti and almonds
- Spaghetti has more selenium; however, almonds are richer in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B2, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, iron, and calcium.
- Almonds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 170% more.
- Spaghetti contains 6 times more selenium than almonds. Spaghetti contains 26.4µg of selenium, while almonds contain 4.1µg.
- Spaghetti has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of spaghetti is 49, while the glycemic index of almonds is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Nuts, almonds.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +543.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3742.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1565.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +642% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +931% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +511.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +729.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +576.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +42616.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +925% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +5590% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +804.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +320.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +179.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +528.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +714.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1308.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +264.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5268.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +957.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23984.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3681.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +3512.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +900% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +4288.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +325% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +266.7% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 25.63mg | 170% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 1.031mg | 103% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 1.138mg | 86% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 2.179mg | 81% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 12.329g | 80% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 31.551g | 79% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 49.93g | 75% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 270mg | 60% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 481mg | 60% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 12.5g | 43% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 4.1µg | 41% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3.71mg | 40% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 21.15g | 31% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 269mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 3.12mg | 24% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 579kcal | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 3.618mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 733mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 3.802g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.205mg | 15% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 0.72g | 10% |
| Folate | 7µg | 44µg | 9% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 52.1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.471mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.137mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 21.55g | 3% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 9.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 4.35g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.601mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.751mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 1.132mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.855mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g | N/A |
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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 - 3.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.626g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
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)