Spaghetti vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between spaghetti and caper
- Spaghetti has more selenium, manganese, and phosphorus; however, caper is higher in copper, vitamin K, iron, vitamin B2, fiber, and vitamin E.
- Caper covers your daily sodium needs 102% more than spaghetti.
- Caper contains 22 times less selenium than spaghetti. Spaghetti contains 26.4µg of selenium, while caper contains 1.2µg.
- Spaghetti has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Capers, canned.
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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 ZincZinc | +59.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +480% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +312.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +83.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +471.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +234% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +274% |
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 | +314.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +595% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +228.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +145.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +531.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2771.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.86g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +107.9% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.304g
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1mg | 2348mg | 102% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 1.2µg | 46% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.374mg | 30% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 24.6µg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 1.67mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.078mg | 11% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.139mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 4.89g | 9% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 2.36g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 10mg | 7% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 23kcal | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 3.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.88mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.3mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Folate | 7µg | 23µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 40mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.652mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.023mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 0.86g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 1.69g | N/A |
| Potassium | 44mg | 40mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 6.5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0.233g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0.063g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.304g | 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 | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | 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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13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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56%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 2347mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.057g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caper 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 richer in minerals?
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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.