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Spaghetti vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spaghetti and Prunes

  • Spaghetti has more Selenium, however, Prunes is richer in Vitamin K, Fiber, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium.
  • Prunes's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 50% more.
  • Spaghetti contains 88 times more Selenium than Prunes. Spaghetti contains 26.4µg of Selenium, while Prunes contains 0.3µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked.

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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 Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +15.9%
Contains more Selenium +8700%
Contains more Calcium +514.3%
Contains more Iron +86%
Contains more Magnesium +127.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains more Potassium +1563.6%
Contains more Copper +181%
Equal in Manganese - 0.299
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +15.9%
Contains more Selenium +8700%
Contains more Calcium +514.3%
Contains more Iron +86%
Contains more Magnesium +127.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains more Potassium +1563.6%
Contains more Copper +181%
Equal in Manganese - 0.299

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.
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Prunes
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +830%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +370.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +276.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +318.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 9% 0% 2% 13% 43% 36% 26% 48% 3% 0% 149%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +830%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +370.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +276.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +318.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +166.1%
Contains more Fats +144.7%
Contains more Water +100.9%
Contains more Carbs +107%
Contains more Other +842.9%
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more Protein +166.1%
Contains more Fats +144.7%
Contains more Water +100.9%
Contains more Carbs +107%
Contains more Other +842.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +425.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +147.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +425.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +409%
Contains more Maltose +566.7%
Contains more Sucrose +66.7%
Contains more Glucose +63550%
Contains more Fructose +41400%
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
12% 59% 29%
Starch: 5.11 g
Sucrose: 0.15 g
Glucose: 25.46 g
Fructose: 12.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +409%
Contains more Maltose +566.7%
Contains more Sucrose +66.7%
Contains more Glucose +63550%
Contains more Fructose +41400%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Prunes Opinion
Net carbs 29.06g 56.78g Prunes
Protein 5.8g 2.18g Spaghetti
Fats 0.93g 0.38g Spaghetti
Carbs 30.86g 63.88g Prunes
Calories 158kcal 240kcal Prunes
Starch 26.01g 5.11g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 0.56g 38.13g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.8g 7.1g Prunes
Calcium 7mg 43mg Prunes
Iron 0.5mg 0.93mg Prunes
Magnesium 18mg 41mg Prunes
Phosphorus 58mg 69mg Prunes
Potassium 44mg 732mg Prunes
Sodium 1mg 2mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 0.44mg Spaghetti
Copper 0.1mg 0.281mg Prunes
Manganese 0.322mg 0.299mg Spaghetti
Selenium 26.4µg 0.3µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 0IU 781IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 39µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.43mg Prunes
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Prunes
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.051mg Prunes
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.186mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.882mg Prunes
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.422mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.205mg Prunes
Folate 7µg 4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin K 0µg 59.5µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.025mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg 0.049mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0.041mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg 0.066mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.133mg 0.05mg Spaghetti
Methionine 0.065mg 0.016mg Spaghetti
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.052mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg 0.056mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.132mg 0.027mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.176g 0.088g Prunes
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 0.053g Spaghetti
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 0.062g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti Prunes
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
31%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/nutrients

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

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