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Spinach pasta vs. Pumpkin leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between spinach pasta and pumpkin leaves

  • Spinach pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12; however, pumpkin leaves are higher in vitamin A.
  • Spinach pasta covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 43% more than pumpkin leaves.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased and Pumpkin 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 27% 12% 38% 83% 44% 5.5% 45% 1.4% 46% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.8%
Contains more IronIron +48.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.3%
~equal in Calcium ~39mg

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% 8.3% 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 37% 32% 0% 0% 24% 30% 17% 2.5% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +547.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +276.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1538.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +288%
~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
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +257.5%
Contains more FatsFats +425%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2291.4%
Contains more WaterWater +208.6%
Contains more OtherOther +51.2%

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
74% 19% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.207 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.022 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1167.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2022.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.1%

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 Pumpkin leaves
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach pasta Pumpkin leaves DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.609mg 0.094mg 43%
Folate 177µg 36µg 35%
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.128mg 21%
Manganese 0.781mg 0.355mg 19%
Carbs 55.72g 2.33g 18%
Vitamin B3 3.46mg 0.92mg 16%
Protein 11.26g 3.15g 16%
Iron 3.3mg 2.22mg 14%
Calories 289kcal 19kcal 14%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.688mg 0.042mg 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 11mg 12%
Zinc 1.4mg 0.2mg 11%
Vitamin A 25µg 97µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.315mg 0.207mg 8%
Copper 0.197mg 0.133mg 7%
Phosphorus 148mg 104mg 6%
Magnesium 63mg 38mg 6%
Potassium 272mg 436mg 5%
Fats 2.1g 0.4g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.467g 0.022g 3%
Selenium 0.9µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.659g 0.052g 2%
Sodium 27mg 11mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.483g 0.207g 1%
Net carbs 55.72g 2.33g N/A
Calcium 43mg 39mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.041mg 0%
Threonine 0.352mg 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.488mg 0.156mg 0%
Leucine 0.813mg 0.318mg 0%
Lysine 0.336mg 0.2mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0.054mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 0.171mg 0%
Valine 0.544mg 0.181mg 0%
Histidine 0.237mg 0.05mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spinach pasta Pumpkin leaves
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
46%
Spinach pasta
17%
Pumpkin leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Spinach pasta
31%
Pumpkin leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.276g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.