Spaghetti vs. Pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between spaghetti and pea raw
- Spaghetti has more selenium; however, pea raw is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B1, fiber, vitamin A, folate, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Spaghetti covers your daily selenium needs 45% more than pea raw.
Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Peas, green, raw.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1366.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +83.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +257.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +454.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +194% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +143.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1230% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +560% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +422.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +244.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +828.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +343.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +132.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +113.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +210.7% |
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Protein
~5.42g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +274.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +74.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +135.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +5444.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +200% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1200% |
~equal in
Lactose
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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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 | 1.8µg | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 40mg | 44% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 24.8µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.266mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 5.7g | 16% |
| Folate | 7µg | 65µg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 1.47mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 2.09mg | 11% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.169mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.132mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.176mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 1.24mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 108mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 244mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 14.45g | 5% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 28.4mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.41mg | 4% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 81kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.187g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 5.42g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 8.75g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 5.67g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0.071g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0.035g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0.39g | 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 - 5.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)