Spaghetti vs. Jelly bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are spaghetti and jelly bean different?
- Spaghetti has more selenium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, and fiber than jelly bean.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for spaghetti is 46% higher.
- Spaghetti has less sugar.
- Spaghetti has a lower glycemic index (49) than jelly bean (80).
Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Candies, jellybeans are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +284.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +257.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +920% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1350% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +820% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2300% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1125% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
93.55 g
Water:
6.3 g
Other:
0.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1760% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +886.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +180% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +203.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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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 | 1.1µg | 46% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 93.55g | 21% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 0g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.035mg | 12% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 375kcal | 11% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 4mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.028mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.2g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.004mg | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.009mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.008mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.011mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.004mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 0.05g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 93.35g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 70g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0g | 0% |
| 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 | 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
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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 - 69.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 Saturated fat?
Jelly bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)