Spaghetti vs. Rice pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are spaghetti and rice pudding different?
- Spaghetti is higher in selenium, manganese, copper, and fiber; however, rice pudding is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for spaghetti is 45% higher.
- Spaghetti contains 18 times more fiber than rice pudding. While spaghetti contains 1.8g of fiber, rice pudding contains only 0.1g.
- Spaghetti has less sodium.
Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Puddings, rice, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +38.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +455.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +464.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1289.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +195.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +605% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
3.29 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
20.81 g
Water:
73.43 g
Other:
0.84 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +76.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.967 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.441 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +443.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +236.6% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 1.9µg | 45% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.057mg | 12% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.24µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 105mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.018mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.141mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.1g | 7% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 3.29g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 109mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 46µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.075mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.288mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0.967g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 87mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 20.81g | 3% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 130mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.06g | 2% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 111kcal | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0.441g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 1.63g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.035mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 20.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.075mg | 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
3%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.791g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice pudding is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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