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Spaghetti vs. Okara — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between spaghetti and okara

  • Spaghetti is higher in selenium; however, okara is richer in copper, iron, calcium, and vitamin B6.
  • Spaghetti's daily need coverage for selenium is 29% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Okara.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
Okara
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 24% 19% 49% 67% 15% 26% 1.2% 53% 58%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +149.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1042.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +384.1%
Contains more IronIron +160%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25.5%
~equal in Zinc ~0.56mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~60mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
Okara
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.6% 1.9% 5.3% 27% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +134.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +271.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.02mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.02mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Okara
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4% 2% 12% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 12.23 g
Water: 81.64 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +152.3%
Contains more FatsFats +86%
Contains more WaterWater +31.4%
Contains more OtherOther +214.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 g
Okara
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16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.193 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.755 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +125.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.193g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spaghetti Okara
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Okara DV% diff.
Selenium 26.4µg 10.6µg 29%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Copper 0.1mg 0.2mg 11%
Iron 0.5mg 1.3mg 10%
Calcium 7mg 80mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Carbs 30.86g 12.23g 6%
Folate 7µg 26µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.115mg 5%
Protein 5.8g 3.52g 5%
Potassium 44mg 213mg 5%
Manganese 0.322mg 0.404mg 4%
Calories 158kcal 76kcal 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 0.755g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.1mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Choline 6.4mg 1%
Fats 0.93g 1.73g 1%
Net carbs 29.06g 12.23g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Zinc 0.51mg 0.56mg 0%
Phosphorus 58mg 60mg 0%
Sodium 1mg 9mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.088mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.176g 0.193g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.131g 0.295g 0%
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.05mg 0%
Threonine 0.206mg 0.131mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0.159mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0.244mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0.212mg 0%
Methionine 0.065mg 0.041mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.262mg 0.162mg 0%
Histidine 0.132mg 0.093mg 0%
Fructose 0.03g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti Okara
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Spaghetti
5%
Okara
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
33%
Okara

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Okara
Okara is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Okara
Okara is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Okara
Okara is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Okara
Okara is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/nutrients
  2. Okara - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172452/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.