Spaghetti vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Spaghetti and Tomato sauce different?
- Spaghetti is richer in Selenium, and Manganese, while Tomato sauce is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Potassium, and Iron.
- Spaghetti covers your daily need of Selenium 47% more than Tomato sauce.
- Spaghetti contains 3 times more Manganese than Tomato sauce. Spaghetti contains 0.322mg of Manganese, while Tomato sauce contains 0.113mg.
- Spaghetti is lower in Sugar.
Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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.
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+114.8%
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Sodium
-90.9%
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Zinc
+131.8%
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Manganese
+185%
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Selenium
+4300%
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Calcium
+100%
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Iron
+92%
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Potassium
+575%
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Copper
+15%
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Magnesium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+114.8%
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Sodium
-90.9%
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Zinc
+131.8%
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Manganese
+185%
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Selenium
+4300%
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Calcium
+100%
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Iron
+92%
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Potassium
+575%
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Copper
+15%
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+2300%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+20%
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Vitamin B2
+225%
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Vitamin B3
+147.8%
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Vitamin B5
+175.9%
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Vitamin B6
+100%
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Folate
+28.6%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+2300%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+20%
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Vitamin B2
+225%
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Vitamin B3
+147.8%
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Vitamin B5
+175.9%
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Vitamin B6
+100%
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Folate
+28.6%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+383.3%
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Fats
+210%
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Carbs
+481.2%
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Water
+46.9%
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Other
+582.1%
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:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
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Protein
+383.3%
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Fats
+210%
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Carbs
+481.2%
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Water
+46.9%
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Other
+582.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+197.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+169.4%
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Saturated Fat
-76.7%
Saturated Fat:
0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.326 g
Saturated Fat:
0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.121 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+197.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+169.4%
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Saturated Fat
-76.7%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Sucrose
+28.6%
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Maltose
+∞%
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Glucose
+4450%
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Fructose
+5466.7%
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:
1.82 g
Fructose:
1.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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+28.6%
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Glucose
+4450%
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Fructose
+5466.7%
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 Saturated Fat |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 29.06g | 3.81g |
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| Protein | 5.8g | 1.2g |
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| Fats | 0.93g | 0.3g |
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| Carbs | 30.86g | 5.31g |
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| Calories | 158kcal | 24kcal |
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| Starch | 26.01g |
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| Fructose | 0.03g | 1.67g |
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| Sugar | 0.56g | 3.56g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.5g |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 14mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.96mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 44mg | 297mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 11mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.22mg |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.115mg |
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| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.113mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 435IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 1.44mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.065mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.991mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.309mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.098mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.037mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.025mg |
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| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.034mg |
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| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.008mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.036mg |
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| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.025mg |
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| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.02mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.176g | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.131g | 0.044g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.121g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.135g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
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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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.