Watercress vs. Spinach pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between watercress and spinach pasta?
- Watercress is richer in vitamin C and vitamin A, yet spinach pasta is richer in vitamin B1, folate, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Watercress's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 48% higher.
- Watercress has 6 times more vitamin A than spinach pasta. Watercress has 160µg of vitamin A, while spinach pasta has 25µg.
We used Watercress, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased 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 CalciumCalcium | +179.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1550% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +155.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1172.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +146.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +220.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +540% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +576.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +231.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1630% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +121.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +144.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1866.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
2.1 g
Carbs:
55.72 g
Water:
30.1 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +216% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +389.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2000% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4219.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.483 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.659 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.467 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8137.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1234.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 250µg | 208% | |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 0mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.609mg | 43% |
| Folate | 9µg | 177µg | 42% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 3.3mg | 39% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 73mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.244mg | 0.781mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.398mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 3.46mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 1.29g | 55.72g | 18% |
| Protein | 2.3g | 11.26g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 160µg | 25µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.129mg | 0.315mg | 14% |
| Calories | 11kcal | 289kcal | 14% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.197mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 148mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.31µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 1.4mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 63mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 43mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg | 0.688mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.467g | 3% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 2.1g | 3% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 272mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% | |
| Choline | 9mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.483g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.008g | 0.659g | 2% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.79g | 55.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0.488mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.166mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.336mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0.544mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.237mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
74%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.456g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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