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Spinach pasta vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spinach pasta and Peppermint different?

  • Spinach pasta is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B6, however, Peppermint is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A, Calcium, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Spinach pasta is 44% higher.

Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased and Peppermint, fresh 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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +465.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.2%
Contains more IronIron +53.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +67%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.6%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 106% 255% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +642.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +144.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1662.7%
~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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +200.3%
Contains more FatsFats +123.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +274.2%
Contains more WaterWater +161.3%
Contains more OtherOther +115.9%

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1897%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -49.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.508g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach pasta Peppermint Opinion
Calories 289kcal 70kcal Spinach pasta
Protein 11.26g 3.75g Spinach pasta
Fats 2.1g 0.94g Spinach pasta
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Net carbs 55.72g 6.89g Spinach pasta
Carbs 55.72g 14.89g Spinach pasta
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg Peppermint
Magnesium 63mg 80mg Peppermint
Calcium 43mg 243mg Peppermint
Potassium 272mg 569mg Peppermint
Iron 3.3mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Fiber 8g Peppermint
Copper 0.197mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.4mg 1.11mg Spinach pasta
Phosphorus 148mg 73mg Spinach pasta
Sodium 27mg 31mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin A 241IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A 25µg 212µg Peppermint
Manganese 0.781mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.609mg 0.082mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.266mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B3 3.46mg 1.706mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B5 0.688mg 0.338mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B6 0.315mg 0.129mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Spinach pasta
Folate 177µg 114µg Spinach pasta
Saturated Fat 0.483g 0.246g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.659g 0.033g Spinach pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.467g 0.508g Peppermint
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.058mg Spinach pasta
Threonine 0.352mg 0.154mg Spinach pasta
Isoleucine 0.488mg 0.154mg Spinach pasta
Leucine 0.813mg 0.281mg Spinach pasta
Lysine 0.336mg 0.161mg Spinach pasta
Methionine 0.208mg 0.053mg Spinach pasta
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 0.191mg Spinach pasta
Valine 0.544mg 0.187mg Spinach pasta
Histidine 0.237mg 0.075mg Spinach pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach pasta Peppermint
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
47%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Spinach pasta
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.237g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.