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Spaghetti vs. Ramen noodle soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spaghetti and Ramen noodle soup

  • Spaghetti contains less Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E, Manganese, and Vitamin B12 than Ramen noodle soup.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Ramen noodle soup is 81% higher.
  • Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Soup, ramen noodle, any flavor, dry.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 6.3% 16% 154% 42% 16% 49% 242% 82% 126%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +311.4%
Contains more IronIron +722%
Contains more CopperCopper +26%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +95.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 0.72% 49% 0% 112% 59% 101% 26% 8.8% 31% 22% 87% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2140%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1250.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +291.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1557.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
10% 18% 60% 7% 5%
Protein: 10.17 g
Fats: 17.59 g
Carbs: 60.26 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more WaterWater +852.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1791.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1850%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 g
49% 37% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4599.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +574.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
97% 2%
Starch: 55.97 g
Sucrose: 1.43 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.56 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +115.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1488.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +40%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Ramen noodle soup Opinion
Calories 158kcal 440kcal Ramen noodle soup
Protein 5.8g 10.17g Ramen noodle soup
Fats 0.93g 17.59g Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Ramen noodle soup
Net carbs 29.06g 57.36g Ramen noodle soup
Carbs 30.86g 60.26g Ramen noodle soup
Magnesium 18mg 25mg Ramen noodle soup
Calcium 7mg 21mg Ramen noodle soup
Potassium 44mg 181mg Ramen noodle soup
Iron 0.5mg 4.11mg Ramen noodle soup
Sugar 0.56g 1.98g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.8g 2.9g Ramen noodle soup
Copper 0.1mg 0.126mg Ramen noodle soup
Zinc 0.51mg 0.6mg Ramen noodle soup
Starch 26.01g 55.97g Ramen noodle soup
Phosphorus 58mg 115mg Ramen noodle soup
Sodium 1mg 1855mg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 0IU 12IU Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin E 0.06mg 2.44mg Ramen noodle soup
Manganese 0.322mg 0.63mg Ramen noodle soup
Selenium 26.4µg 23.1µg Spaghetti
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.448mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.255mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 5.401mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.438mg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.038mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Ramen noodle soup
Vitamin K 0µg 8.9µg Ramen noodle soup
Folate 7µg 116µg Ramen noodle soup
Trans Fat 0g 0.065g Spaghetti
Choline 6.4mg 5.5mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.176g 8.117g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 6.156g Ramen noodle soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 2.198g Ramen noodle soup
Tryptophan 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.133mg Spaghetti
Methionine 0.065mg Spaghetti
Phenylalanine 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.132mg Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g 0g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g 0.056g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Ramen noodle soup
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.076g Ramen noodle soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti Ramen noodle soup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
39%
Ramen noodle soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
75%
Ramen noodle soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 1854mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.941g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ramen noodle soup
Ramen noodle soup 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. Ramen noodle soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171177/nutrients

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

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