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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, 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.
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 111% 129% 44% 90% 107% 73% 46% 4.4% 874% 4.9%
Contains more IronIron +37.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +147.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +897.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +90%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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 7.3% 216% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1745.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +58%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1392.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
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 ProteinProtein +139.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +189.9%
Contains more FatsFats +31%
Contains more WaterWater +135.1%
Contains more OtherOther +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
Calories 289kcal 103kcal Spinach pasta
Protein 11.26g 4.71g Spinach pasta
Fats 2.1g 2.75g Fireweed
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Net carbs 55.72g 8.62g Spinach pasta
Carbs 55.72g 19.22g Spinach pasta
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg Fireweed
Magnesium 63mg 156mg Fireweed
Calcium 43mg 429mg Fireweed
Potassium 272mg 494mg Fireweed
Iron 3.3mg 2.4mg Spinach pasta
Fiber 10.6g Fireweed
Copper 0.197mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Zinc 1.4mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 148mg 108mg Spinach pasta
Sodium 27mg 34mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin A 241IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A 25µg 180µg Fireweed
Manganese 0.781mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Spinach pasta
Folate 177µg 112µg Spinach pasta
Saturated Fat 0.483g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.659g Spinach pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.467g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach pasta Fireweed
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
47%
Spinach pasta
51%
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.