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Wheat vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wheat and Spaghetti

  • The amount of Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1 in Wheat is higher than in Spaghetti.
  • Wheat covers your daily Manganese needs 31% more than Spaghetti.
  • Spaghetti has 6 times less Vitamin B3 than Wheat. Wheat has 2.305mg of Vitamin B3, while Spaghetti has 0.4mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.

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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 Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +252%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.4%
Contains more Potassium +272.7%
Contains more Zinc +260.8%
Contains more Copper +107%
Contains more Manganese +219.9%
Contains more Selenium +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 66% 35% 63% 15% 2% 51% 69% 135% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +252%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.4%
Contains more Potassium +272.7%
Contains more Zinc +260.8%
Contains more Copper +107%
Contains more Manganese +219.9%
Contains more Selenium +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%

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.
Wheat
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +476.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 24% 7% 44% 0% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +476.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +57.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +142.9%
Contains more Fats +12%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Equal in Protein - 5.8
Equal in Water - 62.13
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 g
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Other +142.9%
Contains more Fats +12%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Equal in Protein - 5.8
Equal in Water - 62.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.2%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.243 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 23.3g 29.06g Spaghetti
Protein 5.71g 5.8g Spaghetti
Fats 0.83g 0.93g Spaghetti
Carbs 27.6g 30.86g Spaghetti
Calories 132kcal 158kcal Spaghetti
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 3.07g 0.56g Spaghetti
Fiber 4.3g 1.8g Wheat
Calcium 9mg 7mg Wheat
Iron 1.76mg 0.5mg Wheat
Magnesium 48mg 18mg Wheat
Phosphorus 147mg 58mg Wheat
Potassium 164mg 44mg Wheat
Sodium 8mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 1.84mg 0.51mg Wheat
Copper 0.207mg 0.1mg Wheat
Manganese 1.03mg 0.322mg Wheat
Selenium 31.9µg 26.4µg Wheat
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Wheat
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.06mg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.02mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.02mg Wheat
Vitamin B3 2.305mg 0.4mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.112mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.049mg Wheat
Folate 11µg 7µg Wheat
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.172mg 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.432mg 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.161mg 0.133mg Wheat
Methionine 0.097mg 0.065mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.297mg Wheat
Valine 0.267mg 0.262mg Wheat
Histidine 0.147mg 0.132mg Wheat
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.077g 0.176g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.084g 0.131g Spaghetti
Polyunsaturated fat 0.243g 0.326g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Spaghetti
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Wheat
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Wheat
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/nutrients
  2. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.