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Spaghetti vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Spaghetti and Chocolate ice cream

  • Spaghetti is higher in Selenium, and Manganese, however, Chocolate ice cream is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Spaghetti's daily need coverage for Selenium is 43% higher.
  • Spaghetti has 2 times more Manganese than Chocolate ice cream. While Spaghetti has 0.322mg of Manganese, Chocolate ice cream has only 0.14mg.
  • Spaghetti has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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 less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Manganese +130%
Contains more Selenium +956%
Contains more Calcium +1457.1%
Contains more Iron +86%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.5%
Contains more Potassium +465.9%
Contains more Zinc +13.7%
Contains more Copper +35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Manganese +130%
Contains more Selenium +956%
Contains more Calcium +1457.1%
Contains more Iron +86%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.5%
Contains more Potassium +465.9%
Contains more Zinc +13.7%
Contains more Copper +35%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +77%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +870%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +394.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +870%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +394.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.6%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Fats +1082.8%
Contains more Other +364.3%
Equal in Carbs - 28.2
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +52.6%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Fats +1082.8%
Contains more Other +364.3%
Equal in Carbs - 28.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2350.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.8%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2350.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.8%

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 ice cream
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 29.06g 27g Spaghetti
Protein 5.8g 3.8g Spaghetti
Fats 0.93g 11g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 30.86g 28.2g Spaghetti
Calories 158kcal 216kcal Chocolate ice cream
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 0.56g 25.36g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.8g 1.2g Spaghetti
Calcium 7mg 109mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.5mg 0.93mg Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 18mg 29mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 58mg 107mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 44mg 249mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 1mg 76mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 0.58mg Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.1mg 0.135mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.322mg 0.14mg Spaghetti
Selenium 26.4µg 2.5µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 0IU 416IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.042mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.194mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.226mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.554mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.055mg Chocolate ice cream
Folate 7µg 16µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Chocolate ice cream
Tryptophan 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.133mg Spaghetti
Methionine 0.065mg Spaghetti
Phenylalanine 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.132mg Spaghetti
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.176g 6.8g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 3.21g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 0.41g Chocolate ice cream
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

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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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.624g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins

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 ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.