Spaghetti vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between spaghetti and caramel
- Spaghetti has more selenium, manganese, and copper; however, caramel is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
- Spaghetti covers your daily selenium needs 45% more than caramel.
- Caramel contains 29 times less manganese than spaghetti. Spaghetti contains 0.322mg of manganese, while caramel contains 0.011mg.
- Spaghetti has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of caramel is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Candies, caramels.
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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 IronIron | +257.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +455.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2827.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1366.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1871.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +386.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.6% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +170.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +415% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +453.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +630.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +771% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +149.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +542.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1077.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +966.9% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 1.8µg | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 3.478g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.256mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 77g | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.011mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 138mg | 13% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 382kcal | 11% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Fats | 0.93g | 8.1g | 11% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 245mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 2.476g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.62mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.018mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 114mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.103mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 214mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 1.542g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.148mg | 2% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 4.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 77g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 65.5g | N/A |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.115mg | 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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16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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