Spaghetti vs. Spaghetti sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between spaghetti and spaghetti sauce
- Spaghetti contains less vitamin B2 and potassium than spaghetti sauce.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for spaghetti sauce is 26% higher.
- Spaghetti sauce has 2 times less Phosphorus than spaghetti. Spaghetti has 58mg of Phosphorus, while spaghetti sauce has 25mg.
- Spaghetti is lower in sugar.
- Spaghetti has a higher glycemic index than spaghetti sauce.
Food types used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and USDA Commodity, spaghetti sauce, meatless, canned.
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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 CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +132% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +185.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +563.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.4% |
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:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
8.7 g
Water:
87.1 g
Other:
2.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +383.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +254.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +650% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.9g
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
0.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.51 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +60.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.4% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.162g
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.9 g
Glucose:
2 g
Fructose:
1.8 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +900% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +4900% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +5900% |
~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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 158kcal | 48kcal |
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| Protein | 5.8g | 1.2g |
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| Fats | 0.93g | 0.9g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 29.06g | 8.7g |
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| Carbs | 30.86g | 8.7g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 20mg |
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| Potassium | 44mg | 292mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.9mg |
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| Sugar | 0.56g | 4.7g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.21mg |
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| Starch | 26.01g |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 25mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 590mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 335IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg |
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| Manganese | 0.322mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.73mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.06mg |
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| Folate | 7µg |
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| Choline | 6.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.176g | 0.162g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.131g | 0.21g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.51g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.083mg |
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| Threonine | 0.206mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.228mg |
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| Leucine | 0.44mg |
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| Lysine | 0.133mg |
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| Methionine | 0.065mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg |
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| Valine | 0.262mg |
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| Histidine | 0.132mg |
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| Fructose | 0.03g | 1.8g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g |
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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 589mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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