Spaghetti vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are spaghetti and spinach raw different?
- Spaghetti is richer in selenium, while spinach raw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, iron, manganese, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin E.
- Spinach raw covers your daily need for vitamin K, 402% more than spaghetti.
- Spaghetti contains 26 times more selenium than spinach raw. Spaghetti contains 26.4µg of selenium, while spinach raw contains 1µg.
- Spaghetti has a higher glycemic index (49) than spinach raw (32).
Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Spinach, raw types were 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2540% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +338.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1314.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1168.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +442% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +178.6% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +72.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +290% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +845% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +298% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2671.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +201.6% |
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:
2.86 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
91.4 g
Other:
1.72 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +138.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +750.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +514.3% |
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
0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.165 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1210% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +97.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.2% |
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:
0.07 g
Glucose:
0.11 g
Fructose:
0.15 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +28.6% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +175% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +400% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~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 price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 482.9µg | 402% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 469µg | 52% |
| Folate | 7µg | 194µg | 47% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 1µg | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 28.1mg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 2.71mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.897mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 558mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 79mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.189mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 2.03mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.195mg | 11% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Calcium | 7mg | 99mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 3.63g | 9% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 23kcal | 7% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 2.86g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.078mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 79mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.724mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 19.3mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.165g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.065mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 0.39g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0.063g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 49mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.42g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0.01g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.223mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0.15g | 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%
137%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)