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Spinach pasta vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spinach pasta and Fireweed

  • Spinach pasta has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, and Copper.
  • Fireweed covers your daily Manganese needs 258% more than Spinach pasta.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased and Fireweed, leaves, raw.

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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 Iron +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +37%
Contains less Sodium -20.6%
Contains more Calcium +897.7%
Contains more Magnesium +147.6%
Contains more Potassium +81.6%
Contains more Zinc +90%
Contains more Copper +62.4%
Contains more Manganese +758.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 124% 45% 64% 24% 4% 39% 66% 102% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Iron +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +37%
Contains less Sodium -20.6%
Contains more Calcium +897.7%
Contains more Magnesium +147.6%
Contains more Potassium +81.6%
Contains more Zinc +90%
Contains more Copper +62.4%
Contains more Manganese +758.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1745.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.5%
Contains more Folate +58%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1392.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 0% 153% 92% 65% 42% 73% 133% 39% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1745.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +190.5%
Contains more Folate +58%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1392.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +139.1%
Contains more Carbs +189.9%
Contains more Fats +31%
Contains more Water +135.1%
Contains more Other +209.8%
11% 2% 56% 30%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 2.1 g
Carbs: 55.72 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 0.82 g
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +139.1%
Contains more Carbs +189.9%
Contains more Fats +31%
Contains more Water +135.1%
Contains more Other +209.8%

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 Fireweed
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach pasta Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 55.72g 8.62g Spinach pasta
Protein 11.26g 4.71g Spinach pasta
Fats 2.1g 2.75g Fireweed
Carbs 55.72g 19.22g Spinach pasta
Calories 289kcal 103kcal Spinach pasta
Fiber 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 43mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 3.3mg 2.4mg Spinach pasta
Magnesium 63mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 148mg 108mg Spinach pasta
Potassium 272mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 27mg 34mg Spinach pasta
Zinc 1.4mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.197mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.781mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg Fireweed
Vitamin A 241IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.609mg 0.033mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.137mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B3 3.46mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.688mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.315mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 177µg 112µg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Spinach pasta
Tryptophan 0.15mg Spinach pasta
Threonine 0.352mg Spinach pasta
Isoleucine 0.488mg Spinach pasta
Leucine 0.813mg Spinach pasta
Lysine 0.336mg Spinach pasta
Methionine 0.208mg Spinach pasta
Phenylalanine 0.56mg Spinach pasta
Valine 0.544mg Spinach pasta
Histidine 0.237mg Spinach pasta
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 0.483g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.659g Spinach pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.467g Spinach pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spinach pasta Fireweed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
51%
Spinach pasta
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Spinach pasta
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.483g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.