Spaghetti vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between spaghetti and soybeans
- Spaghetti has more selenium; however, soybeans are richer in iron, copper, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin B2, fiber, magnesium, vitamin K, and vitamin B6.
- Soybeans cover your daily iron needs 58% more than spaghetti.
- Soybeans have 4 times less selenium than spaghetti. Spaghetti has 26.4µg of selenium, while soybeans have 7.3µg.
- Spaghetti has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of spaghetti is 49, while the glycemic index of soybeans is 14.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +261.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +377.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1357.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1070.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +928% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +307% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +322.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +155.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +483.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +675% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +377.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +671.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +642.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +269.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +214% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +864.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +582.1% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1412.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1453.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 5.14mg | 58% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 7.3µg | 35% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.407mg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 5.064g | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 245mg | 27% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 18.21g | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.824mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.285mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 6g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 86mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 19.2µg | 16% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 515mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.234mg | 14% |
| Folate | 7µg | 54µg | 12% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 8.97g | 12% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.155mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 102mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 8.36g | 8% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 47.5mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 1.15mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 1.981g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 1.297g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 172kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.179mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 2.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 3g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.723mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.807mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 1.355mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 1.108mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.831mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 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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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.121g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean 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)