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Rosemary vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rosemary and Spinach

  • Rosemary has more Fiber, Iron, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, while Spinach has more Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Rosemary's daily need coverage for Fiber is 47% higher.
  • Spinach contains 66 times less Saturated Fat than Rosemary. Rosemary contains 2.838g of Saturated Fat, while Spinach contains 0.043g.

The food types used in this comparison are Rosemary, fresh and Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 Calcium +133.1%
Contains more Iron +86.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.4%
Contains more Copper +73%
Equal in Magnesium - 87
Equal in Manganese - 0.935
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 96% 250% 65% 29% 59% 4% 26% 101% 126% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 134% 63% 24% 42% 10% 21% 58% 122% 9%
Contains more Calcium +133.1%
Contains more Iron +86.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -62.9%
Contains more Zinc +22.4%
Contains more Copper +73%
Equal in Magnesium - 87
Equal in Manganese - 0.935

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +258.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Folate +33.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 176% 0% 0% 73% 9% 36% 18% 49% 78% 82% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 629% 42% 0% 33% 24% 55% 10% 9% 56% 110% 0% 1234%
Contains more Vitamin C +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +258.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Folate +33.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Fats +2153.8%
Contains more Carbs +452%
Contains more Other +30.4%
Contains more Water +34.6%
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 g
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Fats +2153.8%
Contains more Carbs +452%
Contains more Other +30.4%
Contains more Water +34.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +726.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
58% 24% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.901 g
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +726.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rosemary Spinach
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rosemary Spinach Opinion
Net carbs 6.6g 1.35g Rosemary
Protein 3.31g 2.97g Rosemary
Fats 5.86g 0.26g Rosemary
Carbs 20.7g 3.75g Rosemary
Calories 131kcal 23kcal Rosemary
Sugar 0.43g Rosemary
Fiber 14.1g 2.4g Rosemary
Calcium 317mg 136mg Rosemary
Iron 6.65mg 3.57mg Rosemary
Magnesium 91mg 87mg Rosemary
Phosphorus 66mg 56mg Rosemary
Potassium 668mg 466mg Rosemary
Sodium 26mg 70mg Rosemary
Zinc 0.93mg 0.76mg Rosemary
Copper 0.301mg 0.174mg Rosemary
Manganese 0.96mg 0.935mg Rosemary
Selenium 1.5µg Spinach
Vitamin A 2924IU 10481IU Spinach
Vitamin A RAE 146µg 524µg Spinach
Vitamin E 2.08mg Spinach
Vitamin C 21.8mg 9.8mg Rosemary
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.095mg Spinach
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.236mg Spinach
Vitamin B3 0.912mg 0.49mg Rosemary
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.145mg Rosemary
Vitamin B6 0.336mg 0.242mg Rosemary
Folate 109µg 146µg Spinach
Vitamin K 493.6µg Spinach
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.04mg Rosemary
Threonine 0.136mg 0.127mg Rosemary
Isoleucine 0.136mg 0.152mg Spinach
Leucine 0.249mg 0.231mg Rosemary
Lysine 0.143mg 0.182mg Spinach
Methionine 0.047mg 0.055mg Spinach
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0.134mg Rosemary
Valine 0.165mg 0.168mg Spinach
Histidine 0.066mg 0.066mg
Saturated Fat 2.838g 0.043g Spinach
Monounsaturated Fat 1.16g 0.006g Rosemary
Polyunsaturated fat 0.901g 0.109g Rosemary

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rosemary Spinach
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Rosemary
183%
Spinach
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Rosemary
52%
Spinach

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.795g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach
Spinach is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rosemary
Rosemary is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/nutrients
  2. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/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.