Spaghetti vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between spaghetti and apples
- Spaghetti has more selenium, manganese, copper, and phosphorus; however, apples have more vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for spaghetti is 48% higher.
- Apples have 13 times less zinc than spaghetti. Spaghetti has 0.51mg of zinc, while apples have 0.04mg.
- Spaghetti is lower in sugar.
- Spaghetti has a higher glycemic index than apples.
Food types used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Apples, raw, with skin.
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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 | +260% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +316.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +270.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1175% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +427.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +820% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +143.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +339.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +83.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +88.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2130.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +447.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +123.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1771.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +539.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +51920% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2200% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +5975% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +19566.7% |
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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 | 26.4µg | 0µg | 48% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.035mg | 12% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 0.26g | 11% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 0.05g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.027mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 11mg | 7% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 5.9g | 7% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 13.81g | 6% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 52kcal | 5% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.6mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 5mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 107mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.091mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.051g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 3.4mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0.028g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 11.41g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 10.39g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0.007g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.005mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spaghetti is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.148g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.