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Spaghetti vs. Succotash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between spaghetti and succotash?

  • Spaghetti is richer in selenium, yet succotash is richer in vitamin C, iron, manganese, vitamin B1, potassium, copper, folate, fiber, and phosphorus.
  • Spaghetti's daily need coverage for selenium is 47% higher.

We used Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Succotash, (corn and limas), raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 5.4% 33% 69% 62% 17% 48% 0.52% 90% 3.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +738.6%
Contains more IronIron +266%
Contains more CopperCopper +86%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +113.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 50% 5% 0% 0% 52% 19% 30% 7.7% 30% 0% 0% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +940%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +296.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +471.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
5% 20% 73%
Protein: 5.03 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 73.1 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.5%
Contains more WaterWater +17.7%
Contains more OtherOther +350%
~equal in Fats ~1.02g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 g
22% 23% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.19 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.198 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.489 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.19g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spaghetti Succotash
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Succotash DV% diff.
Selenium 26.4µg 0.6µg 47%
Vitamin C 0mg 15.1mg 17%
Iron 0.5mg 1.83mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.208mg 16%
Manganese 0.322mg 0.688mg 16%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Potassium 44mg 369mg 10%
Copper 0.1mg 0.186mg 10%
Folate 7µg 40µg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 3.8g 8%
Phosphorus 58mg 113mg 8%
Magnesium 18mg 48mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.587mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.13mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.082mg 5%
Carbs 30.86g 19.59g 4%
Calories 158kcal 99kcal 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 15µg 2%
Protein 5.8g 5.03g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 0.489g 1%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.61mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 18mg 1%
Choline 6.4mg 1%
Fats 0.93g 1.02g 0%
Net carbs 29.06g 15.79g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Sodium 1mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.128mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.176g 0.19g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.131g 0.198g 0%
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.056mg 0%
Threonine 0.206mg 0.209mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0.295mg 0%
Methionine 0.065mg 0.068mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.243mg 0%
Valine 0.262mg 0.306mg 0%
Histidine 0.132mg 0.16mg 0%
Fructose 0.03g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti Succotash
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Spaghetti
17%
Succotash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
36%
Succotash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Succotash
Succotash is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Succotash
Succotash is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Succotash
Succotash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/nutrients
  2. Succotash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169300/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.