Spaghetti vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between spaghetti and apricots
- Spaghetti has more selenium, manganese, and phosphorus; however, apricots are richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin E.
- Spaghetti's daily need coverage for selenium is 48% more.
- Spaghetti contains 4 times more manganese than apricots. Spaghetti contains 0.322mg of manganese, while apricots contain 0.077mg.
- Spaghetti contains less sugar.
- Spaghetti has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of spaghetti is 49, while the glycemic index of apricots is 34.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Apricots, raw.
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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 | +80% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +155% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +152.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +318.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +488.6% |
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 CholineCholine | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +314.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +177.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +323.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +566.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +6422.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +5825% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +3033.3% |
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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 Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 0.1µg | 48% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.077mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 96µg | 11% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 1.4g | 9% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 11.12g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.89mg | 6% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 48kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 259mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 23mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.078mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.077g | 2% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 2.8mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0.027g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0.94g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 0.39g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 9.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 9.24g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | 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 richer in minerals?
Spaghetti is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.149g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apricot 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)