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Black turtle bean vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between black turtle bean and spinach raw

  • Black turtle bean has more copper, iron, vitamin B1, folate, phosphorus, fiber, and potassium; however, spinach raw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Spinach raw covers your daily need for vitamin K, 398% more than black turtle bean.
  • Black turtle bean has 12 times more vitamin B1 than spinach raw. While black turtle bean has 0.9mg of vitamin B1, spinach raw has only 0.078mg.
  • The glycemic index of spinach raw is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw and Spinach, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 48% 132% 326% 333% 60% 189% 1.2% 130% 17%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +102.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +168.8%
Contains more IronIron +221%
Contains more CopperCopper +669.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +315.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +798%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +220%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.2% 0% 225% 45% 37% 54% 66% 0% 14% 333% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1283.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8523.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.189mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 63% 11% 4%
Protein: 21.25 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 63.25 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 3.6 g
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +643%
Contains more FatsFats +130.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1642.4%
Contains more OtherOther +109.3%
Contains more WaterWater +730.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 11% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.387 g
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +680%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black turtle bean Spinach raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 5.6µg 482.9µg 398%
Copper 1mg 0.13mg 97%
Iron 8.7mg 2.71mg 75%
Vitamin B1 0.9mg 0.078mg 69%
Folate 444µg 194µg 63%
Phosphorus 440mg 49mg 56%
Fiber 15.5g 2.2g 53%
Vitamin A 0µg 469µg 52%
Protein 21.25g 2.86g 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.1mg 31%
Potassium 1500mg 558mg 28%
Carbs 63.25g 3.63g 20%
Magnesium 160mg 79mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.899mg 0.065mg 17%
Calories 339kcal 23kcal 16%
Zinc 2.2mg 0.53mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 2.03mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.955mg 0.724mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.195mg 7%
Calcium 160mg 99mg 6%
Choline 19.3mg 4%
Manganese 1mg 0.897mg 4%
Selenium 3.2µg 1µg 4%
Sodium 9mg 79mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.387g 0.165g 1%
Saturated fat 0.232g 0.063g 1%
Fats 0.9g 0.39g 1%
Net carbs 47.75g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 2.12g 0.42g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.189mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.078g 0.01g 0%
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.894mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 1.697mg 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 1.459mg 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.32mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.129mg 0%
Valine 1.112mg 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Black turtle bean Spinach raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
60%
Black turtle bean
137%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Black turtle bean
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.169g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean 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. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175186/nutrients
  2. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.