Spaghetti vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Spaghetti and Potato salad
- Spaghetti has more Selenium, and Manganese, however, Potato salad is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Spaghetti covers your daily Selenium needs 41% more than Potato salad.
- Potato salad contains 3 times less Manganese than Spaghetti. Spaghetti contains 0.322mg of Manganese, while Potato salad contains 0.101mg.
- Spaghetti has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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.
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+11.5%
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Sodium
-99.8%
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Zinc
+64.5%
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Manganese
+218.8%
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Selenium
+543.9%
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Calcium
+171.4%
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Iron
+30%
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Potassium
+477.3%
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Copper
+18%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+11.5%
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-99.8%
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Zinc
+64.5%
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Manganese
+218.8%
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Selenium
+543.9%
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Calcium
+171.4%
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Iron
+30%
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Potassium
+477.3%
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Copper
+18%
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+285%
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Vitamin B2
+200%
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Vitamin B3
+122.5%
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Vitamin B5
+376.8%
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Vitamin B6
+187.8%
Equal in Folate - 7
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+285%
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Vitamin B2
+200%
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Vitamin B3
+122.5%
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Vitamin B5
+376.8%
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Vitamin B6
+187.8%
Equal in Folate - 7
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+116.4%
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Carbs
+176.3%
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Fats
+781.7%
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Water
+22.3%
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Other
+596.4%
Protein:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
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1.95 g
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Protein
+116.4%
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Carbs
+176.3%
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+781.7%
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Water
+22.3%
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+596.4%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-87.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1793.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1046.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.326 g
Saturated Fat:
1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.737 g
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Saturated Fat
-87.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1793.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1046.3%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 29.06g | 9.87g |
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| Protein | 5.8g | 2.68g |
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| Fats | 0.93g | 8.2g |
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| Carbs | 30.86g | 11.17g |
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| Calories | 158kcal | 143kcal |
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| Starch | 26.01g |
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| Fructose | 0.03g |
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| Sugar | 0.56g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 19mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.65mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 44mg | 254mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 529mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.31mg |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.118mg |
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| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.101mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 157IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.534mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.141mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.116mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.141mg |
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| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.202mg |
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| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.171mg |
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| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.066mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.135mg |
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| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.062mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.176g | 1.429g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.131g | 2.48g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 3.737g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g |
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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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24%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.253g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad is relatively richer in vitamins
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.