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Spaghetti vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between spaghetti and chocolate

  • Spaghetti has more selenium, while chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, potassium, and zinc.
  • Chocolate covers your daily need for copper, 103% more than spaghetti.
  • Spaghetti contains 9 times more selenium than chocolate. While spaghetti contains 26.4µg of selenium, chocolate contains only 3µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in spaghetti is lower.
  • Chocolate has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate is 23, while the glycemic index of spaghetti is 49.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +780%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +711.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1170.5%
Contains more IronIron +1504%
Contains more CopperCopper +928%
Contains more ZincZinc +294.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +255.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +340.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +165.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.9%
Contains more WaterWater +6305.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3263.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.2%
Contains more OtherOther +507.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7182.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +235%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +51288.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spaghetti Chocolate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Chocolate DV% diff.
Copper 0.1mg 1.028mg 103%
Iron 0.5mg 8.02mg 94%
Saturated fat 0.176g 18.519g 83%
Manganese 0.322mg 1.419mg 48%
Fats 0.93g 31.28g 47%
Selenium 26.4µg 3µg 43%
Magnesium 18mg 146mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.131g 9.54g 24%
Fiber 1.8g 7g 21%
Phosphorus 58mg 206mg 21%
Calories 158kcal 546kcal 19%
Potassium 44mg 559mg 15%
Zinc 0.51mg 2.01mg 14%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Caffeine 0mg 43mg 11%
Carbs 30.86g 61.17g 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg 10%
Vitamin K 0µg 8.1µg 7%
Calcium 7mg 56mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 1.092g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.297mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.54mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.725mg 2%
Protein 5.8g 4.88g 2%
Folate 7µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.042mg 1%
Choline 6.4mg 1%
Sodium 1mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 29.06g 54.17g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 47.9g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.025mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.112g N/A
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 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g 0.085g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti Chocolate
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Spaghetti
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.343g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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