Barley flour vs. Spinach pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between barley flour and spinach pasta
- Barley flour has more phosphorus, vitamin B3, copper, and manganese; however, spinach pasta is higher in folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
- Spinach pasta covers your daily folate needs 42% more than barley flour.
- Spinach pasta contains 2 times less phosphorus than barley flour. Barley flour contains 296mg of phosphorus, while spinach pasta contains 148mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Barley flour or meal and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased.
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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 | +52.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +74.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +42.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +249.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +374.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2112.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
74.52 g
Water:
12.11 g
Other:
1.27 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
2.1 g
Carbs:
55.72 g
Water:
30.1 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +148.6% |
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Protein
~11.26g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.335 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.771 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.483 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.659 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.467 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +221.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37.7µg | 69% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 177µg | 42% |
| Fiber | 10.1g | 40% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 73mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.398mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 148mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.609mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.269mg | 3.46mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.197mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.31µg | 13% |
| Manganese | 1.034mg | 0.781mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.688mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 96mg | 63mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.68mg | 3.3mg | 8% |
| Choline | 37.8mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.396mg | 0.315mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 74.52g | 55.72g | 6% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 1.4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 345kcal | 289kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 25µg | 3% |
| Protein | 10.5g | 11.26g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.771g | 0.467g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.335g | 0.483g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.6g | 2.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.659g | 1% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 272mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 64.42g | 55.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.175mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.356mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0.488mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.713mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.391mg | 0.336mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.202mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.589mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.515mg | 0.544mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.236mg | 0.237mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
29%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley flour contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.148g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.