Spinach pasta vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Spinach pasta and Quinoa
- Quinoa has less Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Manganese.
- Spinach pasta's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 42% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased and Quinoa, cooked.
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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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Calcium
+152.9%
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Iron
+121.5%
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Potassium
+58.1%
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Zinc
+28.4%
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Manganese
+23.8%
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Sodium
-74.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 64
Equal in Phosphorus - 152
Equal in Copper - 0.192
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Calcium
+152.9%
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Iron
+121.5%
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Potassium
+58.1%
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Zinc
+28.4%
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Manganese
+23.8%
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Sodium
-74.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 64
Equal in Phosphorus - 152
Equal in Copper - 0.192
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
+4720%
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Vitamin B1
+469.2%
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Vitamin B2
+261.8%
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Vitamin B3
+739.8%
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Vitamin B6
+156.1%
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Folate
+321.4%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+4720%
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Vitamin B1
+469.2%
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Vitamin B2
+261.8%
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Vitamin B3
+739.8%
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Vitamin B6
+156.1%
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Folate
+321.4%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+155.9%
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Carbs
+161.6%
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Water
+137.9%
Equal in Fats - 1.92
Equal in Other - 0.77
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
2.1 g
Carbs:
55.72 g
Water:
30.1 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
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0.77 g
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Protein
+155.9%
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Carbs
+161.6%
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Water
+137.9%
Equal in Fats - 1.92
Equal in Other - 0.77
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+24.8%
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Saturated Fat
-52.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+130.8%
Saturated Fat:
0.483 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.659 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.467 g
Saturated Fat:
0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.078 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+24.8%
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Saturated Fat
-52.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+130.8%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 55.72g | 18.5g |
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| Protein | 11.26g | 4.4g |
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| Fats | 2.1g | 1.92g |
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| Carbs | 55.72g | 21.3g |
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| Calories | 289kcal | 120kcal |
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| Starch | 17.63g |
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| Sugar | 0.87g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 17mg |
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| Iron | 3.3mg | 1.49mg |
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| Magnesium | 63mg | 64mg |
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| Phosphorus | 148mg | 152mg |
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| Potassium | 272mg | 172mg |
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| Sodium | 27mg | 7mg |
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| Zinc | 1.4mg | 1.09mg |
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| Copper | 0.197mg | 0.192mg |
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| Manganese | 0.781mg | 0.631mg |
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| Selenium | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 241IU | 5IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 25µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.609mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.398mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.46mg | 0.412mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.688mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.315mg | 0.123mg |
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| Folate | 177µg | 42µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0.052mg |
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| Threonine | 0.352mg | 0.131mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.488mg | 0.157mg |
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| Leucine | 0.813mg | 0.261mg |
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| Lysine | 0.336mg | 0.239mg |
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| Methionine | 0.208mg | 0.096mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.56mg | 0.185mg |
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| Valine | 0.544mg | 0.185mg |
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| Histidine | 0.237mg | 0.127mg |
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| Cholesterol | 73mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.483g | 0.231g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.659g | 0.528g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.467g | 1.078g |
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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
51%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.252g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)