Butterbur vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between butterbur and spinach
- Butterbur is richer in vitamin C, yet spinach is richer in vitamin A, iron, folate, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, copper, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for spinach is 58% higher.
- Butterbur contains 3 times more vitamin C than spinach. Butterbur contains 31.5mg of vitamin C, while spinach contains 9.8mg.
Food types used in this article are Butterbur, (fuki), raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +40.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +521.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +32% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3470% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +375% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +366.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +241.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +221.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +17366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1080% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +145% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +353.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +152.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1360% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +661.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +550% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24% |
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Carbs
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Water
~91.21g
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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| Vitamin K | 493.6µg | 411% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 524µg | 58% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 3.57mg | 43% |
| Folate | 10µg | 146µg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.274mg | 0.935mg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 31.5mg | 9.8mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.236mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 87mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.08mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.242mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.174mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 56mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.095mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 655mg | 466mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.76mg | 5% |
| Protein | 0.39g | 2.97g | 5% |
| Choline | 19.7mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 70mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 136mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.032mg | 0.145mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g | 1% | |
| Calories | 14kcal | 23kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.04g | 0.26g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.61g | 3.75g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.61g | 1.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.43g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.043g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.152mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.231mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.168mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 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
12%
135%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterbur is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)