Spaghetti vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between spaghetti and ice cream?
- Spaghetti is richer in selenium, manganese, and copper, yet ice cream is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin A.
- Spaghetti's daily need coverage for selenium is 45% higher.
- Spaghetti has 40 times more manganese than ice cream. Spaghetti has 0.322mg of manganese, while ice cream has 0.008mg.
- Spaghetti contains less saturated fat.
- Spaghetti has a lower glycemic index than ice cream.
We used Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Ice creams, vanilla 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 | +28.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +455.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +334.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3925% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1366.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1728.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +352.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +244.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +105% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +418.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +306.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1082.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +221.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2166.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.7% |
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 | 1.8µg | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 6.79g | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.24mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.39µg | 16% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 11g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 44mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.008mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 118µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 128mg | 12% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.581mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.023mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 2.969g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 105mg | 7% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 3.5g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 199mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.7g | 4% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.116mg | 2% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 207kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 23.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.452g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 21.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| 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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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.614g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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