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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% 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% 8.3% 0% 0% 152% 92% 65% 41% 73% 39% 0% 133% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.609mg 42%
Folate 42µg 177µg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Iron 1.49mg 3.3mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.398mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 3.46mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.315mg 15%
Protein 4.4g 11.26g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.688mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Carbs 21.3g 55.72g 11%
Fiber 2.8g 11%
Calories 120kcal 289kcal 8%
Manganese 0.631mg 0.781mg 7%
Starch 17.63g 7%
Selenium 2.8µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0.467g 4%
Choline 23mg 4%
Zinc 1.09mg 1.4mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 25µg 3%
Potassium 172mg 272mg 3%
Calcium 17mg 43mg 3%
Phosphorus 152mg 148mg 1%
Sodium 7mg 27mg 1%
Copper 0.192mg 0.197mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.231g 0.483g 1%
Fats 1.92g 2.1g 0%
Net carbs 18.5g 55.72g N/A
Magnesium 64mg 63mg 0%
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.528g 0.659g 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.15mg 0%
Threonine 0.131mg 0.352mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.157mg 0.488mg 0%
Leucine 0.261mg 0.813mg 0%
Lysine 0.239mg 0.336mg 0%
Methionine 0.096mg 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 0.56mg 0%
Valine 0.185mg 0.544mg 0%
Histidine 0.127mg 0.237mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g N/A

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
46%
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.