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Peppermint vs. Spinach pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peppermint and Spinach pasta different?

  • Peppermint is higher in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Manganese, and Copper, however, Spinach pasta is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Spinach pasta is 44% higher.

Peppermint, fresh 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 Calcium +465.1%
Contains more Iron +53.9%
Contains more Magnesium +27%
Contains more Potassium +109.2%
Contains more Copper +67%
Contains more Manganese +50.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.9%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 124% 45% 64% 24% 4% 39% 66% 102% 0%
Contains more Calcium +465.1%
Contains more Iron +53.9%
Contains more Magnesium +27%
Contains more Potassium +109.2%
Contains more Copper +67%
Contains more Manganese +50.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.9%
Contains more Zinc +26.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1662.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +642.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.2%
Contains more Folate +55.3%
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 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
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 +1662.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +642.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.2%
Contains more Folate +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +161.3%
Contains more Other +115.9%
Contains more Protein +200.3%
Contains more Fats +123.4%
Contains more Carbs +274.2%
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 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 +161.3%
Contains more Other +115.9%
Contains more Protein +200.3%
Contains more Fats +123.4%
Contains more Carbs +274.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1897%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.467
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
30% 41% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.483 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.659 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.467 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1897%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.467

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Spinach pasta Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 55.72g Spinach pasta
Protein 3.75g 11.26g Spinach pasta
Fats 0.94g 2.1g Spinach pasta
Carbs 14.89g 55.72g Spinach pasta
Calories 70kcal 289kcal Spinach pasta
Fiber 8g Peppermint
Calcium 243mg 43mg Peppermint
Iron 5.08mg 3.3mg Peppermint
Magnesium 80mg 63mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 73mg 148mg Spinach pasta
Potassium 569mg 272mg Peppermint
Sodium 31mg 27mg Spinach pasta
Zinc 1.11mg 1.4mg Spinach pasta
Copper 0.329mg 0.197mg Peppermint
Manganese 1.176mg 0.781mg Peppermint
Vitamin A 4248IU 241IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 25µg Peppermint
Vitamin C 31.8mg 0mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.609mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.398mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 3.46mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.688mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.315mg Spinach pasta
Folate 114µg 177µg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Spinach pasta
Tryptophan 0.058mg 0.15mg Spinach pasta
Threonine 0.154mg 0.352mg Spinach pasta
Isoleucine 0.154mg 0.488mg Spinach pasta
Leucine 0.281mg 0.813mg Spinach pasta
Lysine 0.161mg 0.336mg Spinach pasta
Methionine 0.053mg 0.208mg Spinach pasta
Phenylalanine 0.191mg 0.56mg Spinach pasta
Valine 0.187mg 0.544mg Spinach pasta
Histidine 0.075mg 0.237mg Spinach pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 0.483g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.659g Spinach pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.467g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint 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
51%
Peppermint
51%
Spinach pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
48%
Spinach pasta

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.237g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.