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Spinach pasta vs. Triticale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spinach pasta and Triticale

  • Spinach pasta is richer in Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, yet Triticale is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Triticale is 106% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased and Triticale.

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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 93% 11% 29% 96% 152% 94% 153% 0.65% 419% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.2%
Contains more IronIron +28.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +106.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +132%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +311%
~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 0% 0% 18% 0% 104% 31% 27% 79% 32% 0% 0% 55% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +197%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more WaterWater +186.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.5%
Contains more OtherOther +170.7%
~equal in Fats ~2.09g

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
25% 14% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.366 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.913 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +212.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -24.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach pasta Triticale Opinion
Calories 289kcal 336kcal Triticale
Protein 11.26g 13.05g Triticale
Fats 2.1g 2.09g Spinach pasta
Net carbs 55.72g 72.13g Triticale
Carbs 55.72g 72.13g Triticale
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg Triticale
Magnesium 63mg 130mg Triticale
Calcium 43mg 37mg Spinach pasta
Potassium 272mg 332mg Triticale
Iron 3.3mg 2.57mg Spinach pasta
Copper 0.197mg 0.457mg Triticale
Zinc 1.4mg 3.45mg Triticale
Phosphorus 148mg 358mg Triticale
Sodium 27mg 5mg Triticale
Vitamin A 241IU 0IU Spinach pasta
Vitamin A 25µg 0µg Spinach pasta
Vitamin E 0.9mg Triticale
Manganese 0.781mg 3.21mg Triticale
Vitamin B1 0.609mg 0.416mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B2 0.398mg 0.134mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B3 3.46mg 1.43mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B5 0.688mg 1.323mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.315mg 0.138mg Spinach pasta
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Spinach pasta
Folate 177µg 73µg Spinach pasta
Saturated Fat 0.483g 0.366g Triticale
Monounsaturated Fat 0.659g 0.211g Spinach pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.467g 0.913g Triticale
Tryptophan 0.15mg 0.157mg Triticale
Threonine 0.352mg 0.405mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.488mg 0.479mg Spinach pasta
Leucine 0.813mg 0.911mg Triticale
Lysine 0.336mg 0.365mg Triticale
Methionine 0.208mg 0.204mg Spinach pasta
Phenylalanine 0.56mg 0.638mg Triticale
Valine 0.544mg 0.609mg Triticale
Histidine 0.237mg 0.311mg Triticale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach pasta Triticale
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
27%
Triticale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Spinach pasta
105%
Triticale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Triticale
Triticale contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach pasta
Spinach pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.