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Spinach vs. Garden rhubarb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Spinach and Garden rhubarb

  • Spinach is higher than Garden rhubarb in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E .
  • Spinach covers your daily Vitamin K needs 387% more than Garden rhubarb.
  • Spinach contains 105 times more Vitamin A RAE than Garden rhubarb. While Spinach contains 524µg of Vitamin A RAE, Garden rhubarb contains only 5µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Rhubarb, raw.

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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 +58.1%
Contains more Iron +1522.7%
Contains more Magnesium +625%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains more Zinc +660%
Contains more Copper +728.6%
Contains more Manganese +377%
Contains more Selenium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 134% 63% 24% 42% 10% 21% 58% 122% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 9% 9% 6% 26% 1% 3% 7% 26% 6%
Contains more Calcium +58.1%
Contains more Iron +1522.7%
Contains more Magnesium +625%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains more Zinc +660%
Contains more Copper +728.6%
Contains more Manganese +377%
Contains more Selenium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%

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.
Spinach
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Contains more Vitamin A +10175.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +670.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +686.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +908.3%
Contains more Folate +1985.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1584.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 6% 0% 27% 5% 7% 6% 6% 6% 6% 0% 74%
Contains more Vitamin A +10175.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +670.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +686.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +908.3%
Contains more Folate +1985.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1584.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +230%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Other +141.3%
Contains more Carbs +21.1%
Equal in Water - 93.61
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.54 g
Water: 93.61 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +230%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Other +141.3%
Contains more Carbs +21.1%
Equal in Water - 93.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.099
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
28% 20% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.099 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.099

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach Garden rhubarb Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 2.74g Garden rhubarb
Protein 2.97g 0.9g Spinach
Fats 0.26g 0.2g Spinach
Carbs 3.75g 4.54g Garden rhubarb
Calories 23kcal 21kcal Spinach
Sugar 0.43g 1.1g Spinach
Fiber 2.4g 1.8g Spinach
Calcium 136mg 86mg Spinach
Iron 3.57mg 0.22mg Spinach
Magnesium 87mg 12mg Spinach
Phosphorus 56mg 14mg Spinach
Potassium 466mg 288mg Spinach
Sodium 70mg 4mg Garden rhubarb
Zinc 0.76mg 0.1mg Spinach
Copper 0.174mg 0.021mg Spinach
Manganese 0.935mg 0.196mg Spinach
Selenium 1.5µg 1.1µg Spinach
Vitamin A 10481IU 102IU Spinach
Vitamin A RAE 524µg 5µg Spinach
Vitamin E 2.08mg 0.27mg Spinach
Vitamin C 9.8mg 8mg Spinach
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.02mg Spinach
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.03mg Spinach
Vitamin B3 0.49mg 0.3mg Spinach
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.085mg Spinach
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.024mg Spinach
Folate 146µg 7µg Spinach
Vitamin K 493.6µg 29.3µg Spinach
Tryptophan 0.04mg Spinach
Threonine 0.127mg Spinach
Isoleucine 0.152mg Spinach
Leucine 0.231mg Spinach
Lysine 0.182mg Spinach
Methionine 0.055mg Spinach
Phenylalanine 0.134mg Spinach
Valine 0.168mg Spinach
Histidine 0.066mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 0.043g 0.053g Spinach
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.039g Garden rhubarb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.099g Spinach

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spinach Garden rhubarb
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
183%
Spinach
12%
Garden rhubarb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Spinach
12%
Garden rhubarb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/nutrients
  2. Garden rhubarb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167758/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.