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Pumpkin leaves vs. Spinach pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pumpkin leaves and Spinach pasta

  • Pumpkin leaves have more Vitamin C, however, Spinach pasta is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12.
  • Spinach pasta covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 43% more than Pumpkin leaves.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pumpkin leaves, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 12% 38% 83% 44% 5.5% 45% 1.4% 46% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 45% 13% 24% 124% 66% 38% 63% 3.5% 102% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.3%
Contains more IronIron +48.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 37% 117% 0% 0% 24% 30% 17% 2.5% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 14% 0% 0% 152% 92% 65% 41% 73% 39% 0% 133% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +705.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +547.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +276.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1538.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +391.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 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 WaterWater +208.6%
Contains more OtherOther +51.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +257.5%
Contains more FatsFats +425%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2291.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.022 g
30% 41% 29%
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 -57.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1167.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2022.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin leaves Spinach pasta Opinion
Calories 19kcal 289kcal Spinach pasta
Protein 3.15g 11.26g Spinach pasta
Fats 0.4g 2.1g Spinach pasta
Vitamin C 11mg 0mg Pumpkin leaves
Net carbs 2.33g 55.72g Spinach pasta
Carbs 2.33g 55.72g Spinach pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 63mg Spinach pasta
Calcium 39mg 43mg Spinach pasta
Potassium 436mg 272mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.22mg 3.3mg Spinach pasta
Copper 0.133mg 0.197mg Spinach pasta
Zinc 0.2mg 1.4mg Spinach pasta
Phosphorus 104mg 148mg Spinach pasta
Sodium 11mg 27mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 1942IU 241IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 97µg 25µg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 0.781mg Spinach pasta
Selenium 0.9µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.609mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.398mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 3.46mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.688mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.315mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Spinach pasta
Folate 36µg 177µg Spinach pasta
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.483g Pumpkin leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.659g Spinach pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.467g Spinach pasta
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.15mg Spinach pasta
Threonine 0.156mg 0.352mg Spinach pasta
Isoleucine 0.156mg 0.488mg Spinach pasta
Leucine 0.318mg 0.813mg Spinach pasta
Lysine 0.2mg 0.336mg Spinach pasta
Methionine 0.054mg 0.208mg Spinach pasta
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0.56mg Spinach pasta
Valine 0.181mg 0.544mg Spinach pasta
Histidine 0.05mg 0.237mg Spinach pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves Spinach pasta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
23%
Pumpkin leaves
47%
Spinach pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
48%
Spinach pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.276g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.