Spaghetti vs. Mothbeans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between spaghetti and mothbeans
- Spaghetti has more selenium; however, mothbeans is richer in folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B1, potassium, copper, and vitamin B5.
- Spaghetti covers your daily selenium needs 43% more than mothbeans.
- Spaghetti has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of spaghetti is 49, while the glycemic index of mothbeans is 30.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Mothbeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +133.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +842.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +477.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +590.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +528% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +158.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.7% |
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 CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +520% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +249.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +89.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1942.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +69.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +417.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +197.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.5% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 2.8µg | 43% |
| Folate | 7µg | 143µg | 34% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3.14mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 104mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 150mg | 13% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.124mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.527mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 304mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.164mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.391mg | 6% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 7.81g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.093mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 20.96g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.668mg | 2% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 117kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.59mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 0.55g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 20.96g | N/A |
| Calcium | 7mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.256g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.388mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.425mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.263mg | 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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16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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44%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mothbeans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mothbeans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Mothbeans is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mothbeans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mothbeans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)