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Spinach pasta vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Spinach pasta and Spaghetti?

  • Spaghetti has less Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus than Spinach pasta.
  • Spinach pasta's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 49% higher.

We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +514.3%
Contains more Iron +560%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +155.2%
Contains more Potassium +518.2%
Contains more Zinc +174.5%
Contains more Copper +97%
Contains more Manganese +142.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 124% 45% 64% 24% 4% 39% 66% 102% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +514.3%
Contains more Iron +560%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +155.2%
Contains more Potassium +518.2%
Contains more Zinc +174.5%
Contains more Copper +97%
Contains more Manganese +142.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2945%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1890%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +765%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +542.9%
Contains more Folate +2428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 0% 153% 92% 65% 42% 73% 133% 39% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2945%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1890%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +765%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +542.9%
Contains more Folate +2428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +94.1%
Contains more Fats +125.8%
Contains more Carbs +80.6%
Contains more Other +192.9%
Contains more Water +106.4%
11% 2% 56% 30%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 2.1 g
Carbs: 55.72 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 0.82 g
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +94.1%
Contains more Fats +125.8%
Contains more Carbs +80.6%
Contains more Other +192.9%
Contains more Water +106.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +403.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.6%
30% 41% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.483 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.659 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.467 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +403.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach pasta Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 55.72g 29.06g Spinach pasta
Protein 11.26g 5.8g Spinach pasta
Fats 2.1g 0.93g Spinach pasta
Carbs 55.72g 30.86g Spinach pasta
Calories 289kcal 158kcal Spinach pasta
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 0.56g Spinach pasta
Fiber 1.8g Spaghetti
Calcium 43mg 7mg Spinach pasta
Iron 3.3mg 0.5mg Spinach pasta
Magnesium 63mg 18mg Spinach pasta
Phosphorus 148mg 58mg Spinach pasta
Potassium 272mg 44mg Spinach pasta
Sodium 27mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 1.4mg 0.51mg Spinach pasta
Copper 0.197mg 0.1mg Spinach pasta
Manganese 0.781mg 0.322mg Spinach pasta
Selenium 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 241IU 0IU Spinach pasta
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 0µg Spinach pasta
Vitamin E 0.06mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B1 0.609mg 0.02mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.02mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B3 3.46mg 0.4mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B5 0.688mg 0.112mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B6 0.315mg 0.049mg Spinach pasta
Folate 177µg 7µg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Spinach pasta
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.083mg Spinach pasta
Threonine 0.352mg 0.206mg Spinach pasta
Isoleucine 0.488mg 0.228mg Spinach pasta
Leucine 0.813mg 0.44mg Spinach pasta
Lysine 0.336mg 0.133mg Spinach pasta
Methionine 0.208mg 0.065mg Spinach pasta
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 0.297mg Spinach pasta
Valine 0.544mg 0.262mg Spinach pasta
Histidine 0.237mg 0.132mg Spinach pasta
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.483g 0.176g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.659g 0.131g Spinach pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.467g 0.326g Spinach pasta
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spinach pasta Spaghetti
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
51%
Spinach pasta
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Spinach pasta
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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 contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.307g)

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.