Spaghetti vs. Black turtle bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between spaghetti and black turtle bean?
- Spaghetti is higher in selenium, yet black turtle bean is higher in folate, iron, copper, vitamin B1, fiber, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and manganese.
- Black turtle bean's daily need coverage for folate is 109% more.
- Spaghetti has 8 times more selenium than black turtle bean. While spaghetti has 26.4µg of selenium, black turtle bean has only 3.2µg.
- The glycemic index of black turtle bean is lower.
We used Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw types 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 less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +725% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +788.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2185.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3309.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +1640% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +900% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +331.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +658.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +210.6% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +250% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4400% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +865% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +388.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +702.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +483.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +6242.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
21.25 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
63.25 g
Water:
11 g
Other:
3.6 g
Contains more WaterWater | +464.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +266.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1185.7% |
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Fats
~0.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.387 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +67.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.7% |
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 Sugar |
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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 |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Folate | 7µg | 444µg | 109% |
Iron | 0.5mg | 8.7mg | 103% |
Copper | 0.1mg | 1mg | 100% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.9mg | 73% |
Phosphorus | 58mg | 440mg | 55% |
Fiber | 1.8g | 15.5g | 55% |
Potassium | 44mg | 1500mg | 43% |
Selenium | 26.4µg | 3.2µg | 42% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 160mg | 34% |
Protein | 5.8g | 21.25g | 31% |
Manganese | 0.322mg | 1mg | 29% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.286mg | 18% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.899mg | 16% |
Zinc | 0.51mg | 2.2mg | 15% |
Calcium | 7mg | 160mg | 15% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.193mg | 13% |
Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
Carbs | 30.86g | 63.25g | 11% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1.955mg | 10% |
Calories | 158kcal | 339kcal | 9% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.6µg | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
Fats | 0.93g | 0.9g | 0% |
Net carbs | 29.06g | 47.75g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.56g | 2.12g | N/A |
Sodium | 1mg | 9mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0.232g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0.078g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.387g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.252mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.894mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.44mg | 1.697mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.133mg | 1.459mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.262mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.592mg | 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
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60%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%

135%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Black turtle bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Black turtle bean 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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.6)