Spaghetti vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between spaghetti and soy sauce
- Spaghetti has more selenium; however, soy sauce has more manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for soy sauce is 239% higher.
- Soy sauce has 53 times less selenium than spaghetti. Spaghetti has 26.4µg of selenium, while soy sauce has 0.5µg.
- Spaghetti is lower in sodium.
- Spaghetti has a higher glycemic index than soy sauce.
Food types used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).
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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 CopperCopper | +132.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5180% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +311.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +371.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +888.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +190% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +186.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +216.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +725% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +449% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +165.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +202% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +185.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +526% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +5332.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +11.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +650% |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1mg | 5493mg | 239% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 0.5µg | 47% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 1.018mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 166mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 74mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 435mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 1.45mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.165mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 2.196mg | 11% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 4.93g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.148mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.043mg | 6% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 8.14g | 5% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 53kcal | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.297mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.87mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 18.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 0.57g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 4.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0.073g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.263g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 5492mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)