Spaghetti vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between spaghetti and pumpkin
- Spaghetti has more selenium, manganese, and fiber, while pumpkin has more vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B2, and vitamin E.
- Pumpkin covers your daily need for vitamin A, 170% more than spaghetti.
- Spaghetti contains 88 times more selenium than pumpkin. While spaghetti contains 26.4µg of selenium, pumpkin contains only 0.3µg.
- The amount of sugar in spaghetti is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Pumpkin, 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +157.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +8700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +672.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27% |
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 | +1666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +166.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +128.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +28.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +480% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +830% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +374.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +185.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +907.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6420% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 0.3µg | 47% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 426µg | 47% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 9mg | 10% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 1g | 10% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 340mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.125mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 6.5g | 8% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 26kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 1.06mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.298mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.127mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.32mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.005g | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0.052g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 2.76g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 8.2mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 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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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.124g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin 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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 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.