Spinach pasta vs. Corn grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are spinach pasta and corn grain different?
- Spinach pasta is higher in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and manganese; however, corn grain is richer in vitamin B6, magnesium, copper, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for folate for spinach pasta is 40% higher.
Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased and Corn grain, yellow 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 CalciumCalcium | +514.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +101.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +98% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +831.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Folate | 177µg | 19µg | 40% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 29% | |
| Selenium | 15.5µg | 28% | |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.315mg | 0.622mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.609mg | 0.385mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 127mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.398mg | 0.201mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.781mg | 0.485mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.197mg | 0.314mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.467g | 2.163g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 210mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.4mg | 2.21mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 2.71mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 55.72g | 74.26g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.688mg | 0.424mg | 5% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 9.42g | 4% |
| Calories | 289kcal | 365kcal | 4% |
| Fats | 2.1g | 4.74g | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 25µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.483g | 0.667g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.659g | 1.251g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.46mg | 3.627mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.72g | 66.96g | N/A |
| Potassium | 272mg | 287mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.64g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 27mg | 35mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.352mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.488mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.813mg | 1.155mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.336mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.208mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.56mg | 0.463mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.544mg | 0.477mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.237mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
2.1 g
Carbs:
55.72 g
Water:
30.1 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
9.42 g
Fats:
4.74 g
Carbs:
74.26 g
Water:
10.37 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +190.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +125.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.483 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.659 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.467 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.667 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.163 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +89.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +363.2% |
