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Spinach pasta vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spinach pasta and Wheat

  • Spinach pasta is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, yet Wheat is richer in Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Spinach pasta is 43% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, 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.
Contains more Calcium +377.8%
Contains more Iron +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +65.9%
Contains less Sodium -70.4%
Contains more Zinc +31.4%
Contains more Manganese +31.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 147
Equal in Copper - 0.207
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 124% 45% 64% 24% 4% 39% 66% 102% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 66% 35% 63% 15% 2% 51% 69% 135% 174%
Contains more Calcium +377.8%
Contains more Iron +87.5%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +65.9%
Contains less Sodium -70.4%
Contains more Zinc +31.4%
Contains more Manganese +31.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 147
Equal in Copper - 0.207

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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Wheat
Contains more Vitamin A +5925%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +541.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Folate +1509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 0% 153% 92% 65% 42% 73% 133% 39% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +5925%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +541.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1226.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Folate +1509.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +97.2%
Contains more Fats +153%
Contains more Carbs +101.9%
Contains more Other +20.6%
Contains more Water +116.5%
11% 2% 56% 30%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 2.1 g
Carbs: 55.72 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 0.82 g
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Protein +97.2%
Contains more Fats +153%
Contains more Carbs +101.9%
Contains more Other +20.6%
Contains more Water +116.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +684.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%
30% 41% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.483 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.659 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.467 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.243 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +684.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach pasta Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 55.72g 23.3g Spinach pasta
Protein 11.26g 5.71g Spinach pasta
Fats 2.1g 0.83g Spinach pasta
Carbs 55.72g 27.6g Spinach pasta
Calories 289kcal 132kcal Spinach pasta
Sugar 3.07g Spinach pasta
Fiber 4.3g Wheat
Calcium 43mg 9mg Spinach pasta
Iron 3.3mg 1.76mg Spinach pasta
Magnesium 63mg 48mg Spinach pasta
Phosphorus 148mg 147mg Spinach pasta
Potassium 272mg 164mg Spinach pasta
Sodium 27mg 8mg Wheat
Zinc 1.4mg 1.84mg Wheat
Copper 0.197mg 0.207mg Wheat
Manganese 0.781mg 1.03mg Wheat
Selenium 31.9µg Wheat
Vitamin A 241IU 4IU Spinach pasta
Vitamin A RAE 25µg Spinach pasta
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.609mg 0.095mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.03mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B3 3.46mg 2.305mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B5 0.688mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B6 0.315mg 0.07mg Spinach pasta
Folate 177µg 11µg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Spinach pasta
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.051mg Spinach pasta
Threonine 0.352mg 0.172mg Spinach pasta
Isoleucine 0.488mg 0.22mg Spinach pasta
Leucine 0.813mg 0.432mg Spinach pasta
Lysine 0.336mg 0.161mg Spinach pasta
Methionine 0.208mg 0.097mg Spinach pasta
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 0.3mg Spinach pasta
Valine 0.544mg 0.267mg Spinach pasta
Histidine 0.237mg 0.147mg Spinach pasta
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg Wheat
Trans Fat 0.002g Spinach pasta
Saturated Fat 0.483g 0.077g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.659g 0.084g Spinach pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.467g 0.243g Spinach pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spinach pasta Wheat
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
51%
Spinach pasta
9%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Spinach pasta
61%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.406g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Spinach pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169729/nutrients
  2. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/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.