Spaghetti vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between spaghetti and potato bread
- Spaghetti has more selenium; however, potato bread is richer in phosphorus, folate, iron, potassium, calcium, fiber, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
- Potato bread's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 44% more.
- Spaghetti contains 3 times more selenium than potato bread. Spaghetti contains 26.4µg of selenium, while potato bread contains 9.5µg.
- Spaghetti contains less sodium.
- Potato bread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato bread is 61, while the glycemic index of spaghetti is 49.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Bread, potato.
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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 | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +177.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2585.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1531.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +350% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +182.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +536.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +683.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +840% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +430% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +629.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +373.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +187.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
12.5 g
Fats:
3.13 g
Carbs:
47.07 g
Water:
33.55 g
Other:
3.75 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +85.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +236.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1239.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 369mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 9.5µg | 31% |
| Folate | 7µg | 126µg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 2.25mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 718mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 6.3g | 18% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 188mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 375mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.188mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.817mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.232mg | 14% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 12.5g | 13% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 1.44mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.106mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.15µg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 6.8µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1.25mg | 5% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 266kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 47.07g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 24µg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 3.13g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.253mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 18.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.094mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 40.77g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 9.38g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.143mg | 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
3%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)