Spaghetti vs. Beef noodle soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between spaghetti and beef noodle soup
- The amount of selenium, manganese, fiber, and phosphorus in spaghetti is higher than in beef noodle soup.
- Spaghetti covers your daily selenium needs 43% more than beef noodle soup.
- Beef noodle soup has 6 times less fiber than spaghetti. Spaghetti has 1.8g of fiber, while beef noodle soup has 0.3g.
- Spaghetti contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Soup, beef noodle, canned, prepared with equal volume water.
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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 | +500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +205.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +195.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +780% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.6% |
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 Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +226.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
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:
1.93 g
Fats:
1.23 g
Carbs:
3.58 g
Water:
92.16 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +200.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +762% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +292.9% |
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
0.455 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.195 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +277.9% |
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 | 3µg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 325mg | 14% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.109mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 3.58g | 9% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 1.93g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 19mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.3g | 6% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 34kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0.455g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0.495g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.195g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.44mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.62mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 1.23g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 3.28g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 40mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 1.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.425mg | 0% |
| Folate | 7µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 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
30%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.279g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spaghetti is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef noodle soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef noodle soup is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef noodle soup is relatively richer in vitamins