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Spaghetti vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spaghetti and White Bread

  • Spaghetti has more Selenium, however, White Bread is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
  • White Bread covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 43% more than Spaghetti.
  • Spaghetti contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1957.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +186.4%
Contains more IronIron +622%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.101mg

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 0% 0.06% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2565%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1115%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1095%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1485.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +128.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +70.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.6%
Contains more FatsFats +258.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.1%
Contains more OtherOther +607.1%

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
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +357.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +391.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
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
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +42.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3825%
Contains more FructoseFructose +8000%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +317.5%
~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.
Spaghetti White Bread
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti White Bread Opinion
Calories 158kcal 266kcal White Bread
Protein 5.8g 8.85g White Bread
Fats 0.93g 3.33g White Bread
Net carbs 29.06g 46.72g White Bread
Carbs 30.86g 49.42g White Bread
Magnesium 18mg 23mg White Bread
Calcium 7mg 144mg White Bread
Potassium 44mg 126mg White Bread
Iron 0.5mg 3.61mg White Bread
Sugar 0.56g 5.67g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.8g 2.7g White Bread
Copper 0.1mg 0.101mg White Bread
Zinc 0.51mg 0.74mg White Bread
Starch 26.01g 37.17g White Bread
Phosphorus 58mg 98mg White Bread
Sodium 1mg 490mg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU White Bread
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.22mg White Bread
Manganese 0.322mg 0.536mg White Bread
Selenium 26.4µg 22µg Spaghetti
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.243mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.087mg White Bread
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg White Bread
Folate 7µg 111µg White Bread
Trans Fat 0g 0.027g Spaghetti
Choline 6.4mg 14.6mg White Bread
Saturated Fat 0.176g 0.698g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 0.599g White Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 1.602g White Bread
Tryptophan 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.133mg Spaghetti
Methionine 0.065mg Spaghetti
Phenylalanine 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.132mg Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g 2.43g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g 0.166g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti White Bread
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
33%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
White Bread
White Bread is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 489mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.522g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.