Spaghetti vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between spaghetti and blue cheese
- Spaghetti has more selenium; however, blue cheese is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and zinc.
- Blue cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 92% more than spaghetti.
- Blue cheese contains 2 times less selenium than spaghetti. Spaghetti contains 26.4µg of selenium, while blue cheese contains 14.5µg.
- Spaghetti has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Cheese, blue.
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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 | +61.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3477.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +82.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7442.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +481.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +421.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +567.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1810% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +154% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1443.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +238.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +414.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +140.6% |
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:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1218.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +269% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2990.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1725% |
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
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5837.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145.4% |
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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| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 18.669g | 84% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 528mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.22µg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1146mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 387mg | 47% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 28.74g | 43% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 1.729mg | 32% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 21.4g | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.382mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 75mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 14.5µg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 198µg | 22% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 2.66mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 7.778g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.009mg | 14% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Calories | 158kcal | 353kcal | 10% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 2.34g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.166mg | 9% |
| Folate | 7µg | 36µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.04mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 256mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1.016mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 21IU | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.8g | 3% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 15.4mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 2.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 1.919mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 1.852mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 1.087mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 1.556mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.758mg | 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
3%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 1145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.493g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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