Egg Noodles vs. Spinach
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Egg Noodles and Spinach
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
egg noodles
versus
spinach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg noodles and spinach:
- Egg noodle has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, spinach contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Spinach has signficantly less carbohydrates than egg noodle.
- Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg noodle is high in calories and spinach has 83% less calories than egg noodle - spinach has 23 calories per 100 grams and egg noodle has 138 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg noodles is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to spinach for fat. Egg noodles has a macronutrient ratio of 13:73:14 and for spinach, 39:49:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Noodles | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 73% | 49% |
| Fat | 14% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Spinach has signficantly less carbohydrates than egg noodle - spinach has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg noodle has 25.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 83% more dietary fiber than egg noodle - spinach has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg noodle has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Spinach and egg noodles contain similar amounts of sugar - spinach has 0.42g of sugar per 100 grams and egg noodle has 0.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg noodle has 59% more protein than spinach - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and egg noodle has 4.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both spinach and egg noodles are low in saturated fat - spinach has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg noodle has 0.42g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg noodles and spinach are low in trans fat - egg noodle has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and spinach does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Spinach has less cholesterol than egg noodle - egg noodle has 29mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and spinach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than egg noodle - spinach has 28.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg noodle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 77 times more Vitamin A than egg noodle - spinach has 469ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg noodle has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Spinach has 10 times more Vitamin E than egg noodle - spinach has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg noodle has 0.17mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than egg noodle - spinach has 482.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg noodle does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Egg noodle has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, spinach contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both egg noodles and spinach contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Egg Noodles | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.289 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.136 MG | 0.189 MG |
| Niacin | 2.077 MG | 0.724 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.263 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.195 MG |
| Folate | 84 UG | 194 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Spinach is an excellent source of calcium and it has 725% more calcium than egg noodle - spinach has 99mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg noodle has 12mg of calcium.
iron
Spinach is a great source of iron and it has 84% more iron than egg noodle - spinach has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and egg noodle has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Spinach is an excellent source of potassium and it has 13 times more potassium than egg noodle - spinach has 558mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg noodle has 38mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Egg Noodles | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 5626 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | 12198 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, spinach has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than egg noodle per 100 grams.
| Egg Noodles | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.138 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.138 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg noodle has more linoleic acid than spinach per 100 grams.
| Egg Noodles | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.522 G | 0.026 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.523 G | 0.026 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Egg Noodles or Spinach .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) .
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FAQ
Does spinach or egg noodles contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg noodle is high in calories and spinach has 80% less calories than egg noodle - spinach has 23 calories in 100g and egg noodle has 138 calories.
Is spinach or egg noodles better for protein?
Egg noodle has 60% more protein than spinach - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and egg noodle has 4.5g of protein.
Does spinach or egg noodles have more carbohydrates?
By weight, spinach has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than egg noodle - spinach has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and egg noodle has 25.2g of carbohydrates.
Does spinach or egg noodles contain more calcium?
Spinach is a rich source of calcium and it has 730% more calcium than egg noodle - spinach has 99mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg noodle has 12mg of calcium.
Does spinach or egg noodles contain more potassium?
Spinach is a rich source of potassium and it has 13 times more potassium than egg noodle - spinach has 558mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg noodle has 38mg of potassium.