Spinach pasta vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Spinach pasta and Flour?
- Spinach pasta is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Zinc, and Copper, yet Flour is richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
- Spinach pasta's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 24% higher.
- Flour contains less Cholesterol.
We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +186.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +186.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +154.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +615.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
2.1 g
Carbs:
55.72 g
Water:
30.1 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
10.33 g
Fats:
0.98 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
11.92 g
Other:
0.46 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +114.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +152.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37% |
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Protein
~10.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.483 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.659 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.467 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.413 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +657.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -67.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 289kcal | 364kcal |
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| Protein | 11.26g | 10.33g |
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| Fats | 2.1g | 0.98g |
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| Net carbs | 55.72g | 73.61g |
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| Carbs | 55.72g | 76.31g |
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| Cholesterol | 73mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 63mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 272mg | 107mg |
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| Iron | 3.3mg | 4.64mg |
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| Sugar | 0.27g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.197mg | 0.144mg |
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| Zinc | 1.4mg | 0.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 148mg | 108mg |
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| Sodium | 27mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 241IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 25µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg |
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| Manganese | 0.781mg | 0.682mg |
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| Selenium | 33.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.609mg | 0.785mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.398mg | 0.494mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.46mg | 5.904mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.688mg | 0.438mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.315mg | 0.044mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 177µg | 183µg |
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| Choline | 10.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.483g | 0.155g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.659g | 0.087g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.467g | 0.413g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.15mg | 0.127mg |
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| Threonine | 0.352mg | 0.281mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.488mg | 0.357mg |
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| Leucine | 0.813mg | 0.71mg |
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| Lysine | 0.336mg | 0.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.208mg | 0.183mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.56mg | 0.52mg |
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| Valine | 0.544mg | 0.415mg |
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| Histidine | 0.237mg | 0.23mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach pasta is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.328g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour is relatively richer in vitamins