Spaghetti vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between spaghetti and shortbread
- Spaghetti has more selenium, while shortbread has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
- Shortbread covers your daily need for saturated fat, 40% more than spaghetti.
- Spaghetti contains 4 times more selenium than shortbread. While spaghetti contains 26.4µg of selenium, shortbread contains only 6.2µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in spaghetti is lower.
- Spaghetti has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of spaghetti is 49, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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 | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +325.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +85.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +496% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22% |
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 CholineCholine | +611.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1665% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1470% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +718.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +186.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1057.1% |
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:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1625.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2719.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +106.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +267.9% |
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Protein
~5.37g
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
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5020.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2454% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +55.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +23222.2% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +800% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +900% |
~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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 8.326g | 53% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 26.22g | 39% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 6.2µg | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 8.105g | 36% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 2.98mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.353mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.314mg | 23% |
| Folate | 7µg | 81µg | 19% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 514kcal | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 3.275mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 6.708g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 2.44mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 353mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 63.78g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 11µg | 9% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 40.47g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.321mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.393mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.071mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.3g | 2% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 88mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 66mg | 1% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 5.37g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | 0.885g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.033g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | 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
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30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.929g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread 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 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.