Spaghetti vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between spaghetti and oranges
- Spaghetti is higher in selenium, manganese, phosphorus, and copper; however, oranges are richer in vitamin C, folate, and vitamin B1.
- Oranges' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 59% higher.
- Spaghetti has 53 times more selenium than oranges. While spaghetti has 26.4µg of selenium, oranges have only 0.5µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties.
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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 | +80% |
| Contains more IronIron | +400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +628.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +314.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1188% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5180% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +471.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +311.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +41.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +335% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +123.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +328.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +31.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +517% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +675% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +162.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +469.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1204% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 53.2mg | 59% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 0.5µg | 47% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.025mg | 13% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Protein | 5.8g | 0.94g | 10% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 47kcal | 6% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.045mg | 6% |
| Folate | 7µg | 30µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 14mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.087mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 11.75g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 181mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 40mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.025g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.282mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 0.12g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0.015g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 9.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 9.35g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 8.4mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0.023g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| 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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21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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7%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spaghetti is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.161g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)