Corn grain vs. Spinach pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are corn grain and spinach pasta different?
- Corn grain is higher in vitamin B6, magnesium, copper, and phosphorus; however, spinach pasta is richer in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for folate for spinach pasta is 40% higher.
- Corn grain contains 2 times more magnesium than spinach pasta. While corn grain contains 127mg of magnesium, spinach pasta contains only 63mg.
Corn grain, yellow and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +101.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +514.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +97.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +98% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +831.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.42 g
Fats:
4.74 g
Carbs:
74.26 g
Water:
10.37 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
2.1 g
Carbs:
55.72 g
Water:
30.1 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +125.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +190.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.667 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.163 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.483 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.659 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.467 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +89.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +363.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 19µg | 177µg | 40% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 29% | |
| Selenium | 15.5µg | 28% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 73mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.622mg | 0.315mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.385mg | 0.609mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 127mg | 63mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.201mg | 0.398mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.31µg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.485mg | 0.781mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.314mg | 0.197mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.163g | 0.467g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 210mg | 148mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.21mg | 1.4mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 3.3mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 74.26g | 55.72g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.424mg | 0.688mg | 5% |
| Protein | 9.42g | 11.26g | 4% |
| Calories | 365kcal | 289kcal | 4% |
| Fats | 4.74g | 2.1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 25µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.667g | 0.483g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.251g | 0.659g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.627mg | 3.46mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 66.96g | 55.72g | N/A |
| Potassium | 287mg | 272mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.64g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 35mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.337mg | 0.488mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.155mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.265mg | 0.336mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.197mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.463mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.477mg | 0.544mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.287mg | 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
31%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.184g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grain 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.