Spaghetti vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between spaghetti and dried fruit
- Spaghetti has more selenium, while dried fruit has more vitamin A, potassium, vitamin E, iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
- Dried fruit covers your daily need for vitamin A, 72% more than spaghetti.
- Spaghetti contains 12 times more selenium than dried fruit. While spaghetti contains 26.4µg of selenium, dried fruit contains only 2.2µg.
- Dried fruit has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of dried fruit is 31, while the glycemic index of spaghetti is 49.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked.
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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 | +30.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +685.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2540.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +432% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +243% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +7116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +270% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +547.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +360.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +191.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +117.2% |
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:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +101.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +103% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +817.9% |
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
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +77% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +340.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
7.89 g
Glucose:
33.08 g
Fructose:
12.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +7331.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +8666.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +82600% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +41466.7% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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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 | 2.2µg | 44% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 1162mg | 33% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 4.33mg | 28% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 2.66mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.343mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7.3g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 180µg | 20% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 12.47g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 2.589mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 62.64g | 11% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 0.35g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.516mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.143mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 55mg | 5% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 3.39g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.074mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.235mg | 4% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 241kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.1µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.074g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 71mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 0.51g | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 13.9mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0.017g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 55.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 53.44g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried fruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried fruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)