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Scallion vs. Spinach pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Scallion and Spinach pasta?

  • Scallion is richer in Vitamin C, yet Spinach pasta is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Spinach pasta's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 46% higher.

We used Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased types in this comparison.

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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 +67.4%
Contains less Sodium -40.7%
Contains more Iron +123%
Contains more Magnesium +215%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Zinc +259%
Contains more Copper +137.3%
Contains more Manganese +388.1%
Equal in Potassium - 272
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 124% 45% 64% 24% 4% 39% 66% 102% 0%
Contains more Calcium +67.4%
Contains less Sodium -40.7%
Contains more Iron +123%
Contains more Magnesium +215%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Zinc +259%
Contains more Copper +137.3%
Contains more Manganese +388.1%
Equal in Potassium - 272

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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Contains more Vitamin A +313.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1007.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +397.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +559%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +817.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +416.4%
Contains more Folate +176.6%
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 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +313.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1007.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +397.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +559%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +817.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +416.4%
Contains more Folate +176.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +198.4%
Contains more Protein +515.3%
Contains more Fats +1005.3%
Contains more Carbs +659.1%
Equal in Other - 0.82
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
11% 2% 56% 30%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 2.1 g
Carbs: 55.72 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Water +198.4%
Contains more Protein +515.3%
Contains more Fats +1005.3%
Contains more Carbs +659.1%
Equal in Other - 0.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2340.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +531.1%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
30% 41% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.483 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.659 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.467 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2340.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +531.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallion Spinach pasta Opinion
Net carbs 4.74g 55.72g Spinach pasta
Protein 1.83g 11.26g Spinach pasta
Fats 0.19g 2.1g Spinach pasta
Carbs 7.34g 55.72g Spinach pasta
Calories 32kcal 289kcal Spinach pasta
Sugar 2.33g Spinach pasta
Fiber 2.6g Scallion
Calcium 72mg 43mg Scallion
Iron 1.48mg 3.3mg Spinach pasta
Magnesium 20mg 63mg Spinach pasta
Phosphorus 37mg 148mg Spinach pasta
Potassium 276mg 272mg Scallion
Sodium 16mg 27mg Scallion
Zinc 0.39mg 1.4mg Spinach pasta
Copper 0.083mg 0.197mg Spinach pasta
Manganese 0.16mg 0.781mg Spinach pasta
Selenium 0.6µg Scallion
Vitamin A 997IU 241IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 25µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 18.8mg 0mg Scallion
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.609mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.398mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B3 0.525mg 3.46mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B5 0.075mg 0.688mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.315mg Spinach pasta
Folate 64µg 177µg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Spinach pasta
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.15mg Spinach pasta
Threonine 0.072mg 0.352mg Spinach pasta
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0.488mg Spinach pasta
Leucine 0.109mg 0.813mg Spinach pasta
Lysine 0.091mg 0.336mg Spinach pasta
Methionine 0.02mg 0.208mg Spinach pasta
Phenylalanine 0.059mg 0.56mg Spinach pasta
Valine 0.081mg 0.544mg Spinach pasta
Histidine 0.032mg 0.237mg Spinach pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.483g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.659g Spinach pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.467g Spinach pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallion Spinach pasta
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
63%
Scallion
51%
Spinach pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Scallion
48%
Spinach pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.451g)
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.

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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/nutrients
  2. Spinach pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169729/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.