Wheat vs. Spinach pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between wheat and spinach pasta
- Wheat is richer in manganese, yet spinach pasta is richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for spinach pasta is 43% higher.
Food types used in this article are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased.
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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 ZincZinc | +31.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +377.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +541.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1226.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1509.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.71 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
27.6 g
Water:
65.18 g
Other:
0.68 g
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
2.1 g
Carbs:
55.72 g
Water:
30.1 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +116.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +153% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +101.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.243 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 | -84.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +684.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +92.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 31.9µg | 58% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.609mg | 43% |
| Folate | 11µg | 177µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.398mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 73mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.315mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.76mg | 3.3mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 17% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.688mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.31µg | 13% |
| Manganese | 1.03mg | 0.781mg | 11% |
| Protein | 5.71g | 11.26g | 11% |
| Carbs | 27.6g | 55.72g | 9% |
| Calories | 132kcal | 289kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.305mg | 3.46mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.84mg | 1.4mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 63mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 25µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 164mg | 272mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.83g | 2.1g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 0.483g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.243g | 0.467g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.197mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.084g | 0.659g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.3g | 55.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.07g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 147mg | 148mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.051mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.172mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.488mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.432mg | 0.813mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.161mg | 0.336mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.267mg | 0.544mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.147mg | 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
8%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.406g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach pasta is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.