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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 from 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 91% 2.1% 25% 102% 105% 60% 90% 4.6% 63% 85%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~287mg

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 0% 14% 0% 0% 152% 92% 65% 41% 73% 39% 0% 133% 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% 13% 9.8% 0% 96% 46% 68% 25% 144% 0% 0.75% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12.6%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.627mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 2% 56% 30%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 2.1 g
Carbs: 55.72 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 0.82 g
9% 5% 74% 10%
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
30% 41% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.483 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.659 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.467 g
16% 31% 53%
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%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach pasta Corn grain Opinion
Calories 289kcal 365kcal Corn grain
Protein 11.26g 9.42g Spinach pasta
Fats 2.1g 4.74g Corn grain
Net carbs 55.72g 66.96g Corn grain
Carbs 55.72g 74.26g Corn grain
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg Corn grain
Magnesium 63mg 127mg Corn grain
Calcium 43mg 7mg Spinach pasta
Potassium 272mg 287mg Corn grain
Iron 3.3mg 2.71mg Spinach pasta
Sugar 0.64g Spinach pasta
Fiber 7.3g Corn grain
Copper 0.197mg 0.314mg Corn grain
Zinc 1.4mg 2.21mg Corn grain
Phosphorus 148mg 210mg Corn grain
Sodium 27mg 35mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin A 241IU 214IU Spinach pasta
Vitamin A 25µg 11µg Spinach pasta
Vitamin E 0.49mg Corn grain
Manganese 0.781mg 0.485mg Spinach pasta
Selenium 15.5µg Corn grain
Vitamin B1 0.609mg 0.385mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.201mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B3 3.46mg 3.627mg Corn grain
Vitamin B5 0.688mg 0.424mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B6 0.315mg 0.622mg Corn grain
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Spinach pasta
Vitamin K 0.3µg Corn grain
Folate 177µg 19µg Spinach pasta
Saturated Fat 0.483g 0.667g Spinach pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.659g 1.251g Corn grain
Polyunsaturated fat 0.467g 2.163g Corn grain
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.067mg Spinach pasta
Threonine 0.352mg 0.354mg Corn grain
Isoleucine 0.488mg 0.337mg Spinach pasta
Leucine 0.813mg 1.155mg Corn grain
Lysine 0.336mg 0.265mg Spinach pasta
Methionine 0.208mg 0.197mg Spinach pasta
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 0.463mg Spinach pasta
Valine 0.544mg 0.477mg Spinach pasta
Histidine 0.237mg 0.287mg Corn grain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spinach pasta Corn grain
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
47%
Spinach pasta
32%
Corn grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Spinach pasta
63%
Corn grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.184g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grain
Corn grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grain
Corn grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Spinach pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169729/nutrients
  2. Corn grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170288/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.