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Spinach pasta vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spinach pasta and Quinoa

  • Quinoa has less Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Manganese.
  • Spinach pasta's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 42% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased and Quinoa, cooked.

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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%
Quinoa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +152.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.1%
Contains more IronIron +121.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~64mg
~equal in Copper ~0.192mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~152mg

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%
Quinoa
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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% 0.3% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4720%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +739.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +321.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Quinoa
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4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +155.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +161.6%
Contains more WaterWater +137.9%
~equal in Fats ~1.92g
~equal in Other ~0.77g

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
Quinoa
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13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.078 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach pasta Quinoa Opinion
Calories 289kcal 120kcal Spinach pasta
Protein 11.26g 4.4g Spinach pasta
Fats 2.1g 1.92g Spinach pasta
Net carbs 55.72g 18.5g Spinach pasta
Carbs 55.72g 21.3g Spinach pasta
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg Quinoa
Magnesium 63mg 64mg Quinoa
Calcium 43mg 17mg Spinach pasta
Potassium 272mg 172mg Spinach pasta
Iron 3.3mg 1.49mg Spinach pasta
Sugar 0.87g Spinach pasta
Fiber 2.8g Quinoa
Copper 0.197mg 0.192mg Spinach pasta
Zinc 1.4mg 1.09mg Spinach pasta
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Phosphorus 148mg 152mg Quinoa
Sodium 27mg 7mg Quinoa
Vitamin A 241IU 5IU Spinach pasta
Vitamin A 25µg 0µg Spinach pasta
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.781mg 0.631mg Spinach pasta
Selenium 2.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.609mg 0.107mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.11mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B3 3.46mg 0.412mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B5 0.688mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B6 0.315mg 0.123mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Spinach pasta
Folate 177µg 42µg Spinach pasta
Choline 23mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.483g 0.231g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.659g 0.528g Spinach pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.467g 1.078g Quinoa
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.052mg Spinach pasta
Threonine 0.352mg 0.131mg Spinach pasta
Isoleucine 0.488mg 0.157mg Spinach pasta
Leucine 0.813mg 0.261mg Spinach pasta
Lysine 0.336mg 0.239mg Spinach pasta
Methionine 0.208mg 0.096mg Spinach pasta
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 0.185mg Spinach pasta
Valine 0.544mg 0.185mg Spinach pasta
Histidine 0.237mg 0.127mg Spinach pasta
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spinach pasta Quinoa
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
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Spinach pasta
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.252g)
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.