Spaghetti vs. Pea soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between spaghetti and pea soup
- Spaghetti has more selenium; however, pea soup is richer in copper.
- Spaghetti covers your daily selenium needs 41% more than pea soup.
- Spaghetti contains less sugar.
- Pea soup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pea soup is 66, while the glycemic index of spaghetti is 49.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Soup, pea, green, canned, prepared with equal volume water.
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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 | +20% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +633.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.5% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +145% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +106.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +212.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +357.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +129.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +184% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 3.6µg | 41% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 336mg | 15% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 9.88g | 7% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 61kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 3.2g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.146mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.245mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.73mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0.524g | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.64mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.142g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0.372g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 13.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 71mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 1.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 7.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 3.19g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.462mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg | 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 |
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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 - 2.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.348g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Pea soup is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.