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Quinoa vs. Spinach pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Quinoa and Spinach pasta

  • Quinoa has less Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Manganese.
  • Spinach pasta's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 42% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Quinoa, cooked 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.
Quinoa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
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 less SodiumSodium -74.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +152.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.1%
Contains more IronIron +121.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~63mg
~equal in Copper ~0.197mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~148mg

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.
Quinoa
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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% 0.3% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4720%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +739.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +321.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
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4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 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 WaterWater +137.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +155.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +161.6%
~equal in Fats ~2.1g
~equal in Other ~0.82g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
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13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.078 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 -52.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Spinach pasta Opinion
Calories 120kcal 289kcal Spinach pasta
Protein 4.4g 11.26g Spinach pasta
Fats 1.92g 2.1g Spinach pasta
Net carbs 18.5g 55.72g Spinach pasta
Carbs 21.3g 55.72g Spinach pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Quinoa
Magnesium 64mg 63mg Quinoa
Calcium 17mg 43mg Spinach pasta
Potassium 172mg 272mg Spinach pasta
Iron 1.49mg 3.3mg Spinach pasta
Sugar 0.87g Spinach pasta
Fiber 2.8g Quinoa
Copper 0.192mg 0.197mg Spinach pasta
Zinc 1.09mg 1.4mg Spinach pasta
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 148mg Quinoa
Sodium 7mg 27mg Quinoa
Vitamin A 5IU 241IU Spinach pasta
Vitamin A 0µg 25µg Spinach pasta
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.631mg 0.781mg Spinach pasta
Selenium 2.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.609mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.398mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 3.46mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B5 0.688mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.315mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Spinach pasta
Folate 42µg 177µg Spinach pasta
Choline 23mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g 0.483g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 0.659g Spinach pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0.467g Quinoa
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.15mg Spinach pasta
Threonine 0.131mg 0.352mg Spinach pasta
Isoleucine 0.157mg 0.488mg Spinach pasta
Leucine 0.261mg 0.813mg Spinach pasta
Lysine 0.239mg 0.336mg Spinach pasta
Methionine 0.096mg 0.208mg Spinach pasta
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 0.56mg Spinach pasta
Valine 0.185mg 0.544mg Spinach pasta
Histidine 0.127mg 0.237mg Spinach pasta
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Spinach pasta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Quinoa
47%
Spinach pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
48%
Spinach pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.252g)
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.