Potato vs. Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, cooked — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are potato and pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, cooked different?
- Potato is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium, while pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, cooked is higher in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and manganese.
- Potato covers your daily need for vitamin C 22% more than pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, cooked.
Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, cooked types were 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 PotassiumPotassium | +1048.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +58% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +163.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +119.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +318.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +326.7% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
25.04 g
Water:
68.58 g
Other:
0.38 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +194.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +146.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +944.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.296 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.21 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -88.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +14700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +400% |
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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 77kcal | 130kcal |
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| Protein | 2.05g | 5.06g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 0.94g |
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| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 15.39g | 25.04g |
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| Carbs | 17.49g | 25.04g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 24mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 425mg | 37mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 1.11mg |
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| Sugar | 0.82g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g |
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.63mg |
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| Starch | 15.29g |
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| Phosphorus | 57mg | 57mg | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 6mg | |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 103IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg |
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| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.316mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.178mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.134mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 1.011mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.232mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.113mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 64µg |
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| Choline | 12.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g | 0.217g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.296g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.21g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.067mg |
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| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.158mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.219mg |
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| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.365mg |
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| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.151mg |
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| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.093mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.252mg |
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| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.245mg |
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| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.107mg |
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| Fructose | 0.26g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
17%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.192g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, cooked is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, cooked is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, cooked is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (6 mg)
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.
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.