Flour vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between flour and spaghetti
- Flour has more vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, manganese, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5 than spaghetti.
- Flour's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 64% more.
- Flour contains 26 times more folate than spaghetti. Flour contains 183µg of folate, while spaghetti contains 7µg.
- Flour has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of flour is 72, while the glycemic index of spaghetti is 49.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +114.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +143.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +828% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +3825% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2370% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1376% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +291.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2514.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +147.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +421.2% |
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Fats
~0.93g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50.6% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.02mg | 64% |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 0.5mg | 52% |
| Folate | 183µg | 7µg | 44% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.02mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 0.4mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.682mg | 0.322mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 30.86g | 15% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 26.4µg | 14% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Calories | 364kcal | 158kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 10.33g | 5.8g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.112mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 58mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.8g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.51mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 0.326g | 1% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 6.4mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.98g | 0.93g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 0.176g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.131g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)