Spaghetti vs. Glutinous rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between spaghetti and glutinous rice?
- Glutinous rice has less selenium, phosphorus, and copper than spaghetti.
- Spaghetti's daily need coverage for selenium is 38% higher.
- Spaghetti has 7 times more phosphorus than glutinous rice. Spaghetti has 58mg of phosphorus, while glutinous rice has 8mg.
- Spaghetti has a lower glycemic index than glutinous rice.
We used Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +260% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +340% |
| Contains more IronIron | +257.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +625% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +371.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +204.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92% |
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:
2.02 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
21.09 g
Water:
76.63 g
Other:
0.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +187.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +389.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +46.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +300% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.3% |
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
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +87.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +372.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 5.6µg | 38% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Protein | 5.8g | 2.02g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 8mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.049mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 97kcal | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.262mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 5mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 21.09g | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.215mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.069g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.026mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 2.1mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0.039g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 0.19g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 20.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0.07g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.123mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.047mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spaghetti is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spaghetti is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Glutinous rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Glutinous rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.137g)
Which food is cheaper?
Glutinous rice is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)