Spinach pasta vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are spinach pasta and pasta different?
- Spinach pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and copper than pasta.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for spinach pasta is 33% higher.
- Spinach pasta contains 9 times more vitamin B6 than pasta. While spinach pasta contains 0.315mg of vitamin B6, pasta contains only 0.034mg.
- Pasta has less cholesterol.
Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +616.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1033.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +189.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +111.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +134.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +248.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
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 | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +191.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +165.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +248.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +276% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +826.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +121.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +176.6% |
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:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +123.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +127.8% |
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
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +431.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.9% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.429g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.609mg | 0.209mg | 33% |
| Folate | 177µg | 64µg | 28% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 1.14mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.781mg | 0.224mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.315mg | 0.034mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.398mg | 0.15mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.46mg | 0.992mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 33mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.197mg | 0.093mg | 12% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 5.15g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 63mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 18mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 55.72g | 24.93g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.688mg | 0.183mg | 10% |
| Calories | 289kcal | 131kcal | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.4mg | 0.56mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 272mg | 24mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 0.14µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 25µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Fats | 2.1g | 1.05g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.483g | 0.15g | 2% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.659g | 0.124g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.72g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.467g | 0.429g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.352mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.488mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.813mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.336mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.208mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.56mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.544mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.237mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
46%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach pasta is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.333g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)