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Celtuce vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Celtuce and Spinach

  • Celtuce has more Vitamin C, however, Spinach is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Calcium.
  • Spinach covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 39% more than Celtuce.
  • Celtuce has 2 times more Vitamin C than Spinach. While Celtuce has 19.5mg of Vitamin C, Spinach has only 9.8mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Celtuce, 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 less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Calcium +248.7%
Contains more Iron +549.1%
Contains more Magnesium +210.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.6%
Contains more Potassium +41.2%
Contains more Zinc +181.5%
Contains more Copper +335%
Contains more Manganese +35.9%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 21% 20% 17% 30% 2% 8% 14% 90% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 134% 63% 24% 42% 10% 21% 58% 122% 9%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Contains more Calcium +248.7%
Contains more Iron +549.1%
Contains more Magnesium +210.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.6%
Contains more Potassium +41.2%
Contains more Zinc +181.5%
Contains more Copper +335%
Contains more Manganese +35.9%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +99%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +199.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +384%
Contains more Folate +217.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 210% 0% 0% 65% 14% 17% 11% 11% 12% 35% 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 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +199.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +384%
Contains more Folate +217.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +15.4%
Contains more Protein +249.4%
Contains more Other +158.6%
Equal in Carbs - 3.75
Equal in Water - 91.21
4% 95%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 0.7 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 Fats +15.4%
Contains more Protein +249.4%
Contains more Other +158.6%
Equal in Carbs - 3.75
Equal in Water - 91.21

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celtuce Spinach Opinion
Net carbs 1.95g 1.35g Celtuce
Protein 0.85g 2.97g Spinach
Fats 0.3g 0.26g Celtuce
Carbs 3.65g 3.75g Spinach
Calories 18kcal 23kcal Spinach
Sugar 0.43g Celtuce
Fiber 1.7g 2.4g Spinach
Calcium 39mg 136mg Spinach
Iron 0.55mg 3.57mg Spinach
Magnesium 28mg 87mg Spinach
Phosphorus 39mg 56mg Spinach
Potassium 330mg 466mg Spinach
Sodium 11mg 70mg Celtuce
Zinc 0.27mg 0.76mg Spinach
Copper 0.04mg 0.174mg Spinach
Manganese 0.688mg 0.935mg Spinach
Selenium 0.9µg 1.5µg Spinach
Vitamin A 3500IU 10481IU Spinach
Vitamin A RAE 175µg 524µg Spinach
Vitamin E 2.08mg Spinach
Vitamin C 19.5mg 9.8mg Celtuce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.095mg Spinach
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.236mg Spinach
Vitamin B3 0.55mg 0.49mg Celtuce
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.145mg Celtuce
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.242mg Spinach
Folate 46µg 146µg Spinach
Vitamin K 493.6µg Spinach
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.04mg Spinach
Threonine 0.039mg 0.127mg Spinach
Isoleucine 0.055mg 0.152mg Spinach
Leucine 0.052mg 0.231mg Spinach
Lysine 0.055mg 0.182mg Spinach
Methionine 0.01mg 0.055mg Spinach
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.134mg Spinach
Valine 0.046mg 0.168mg Spinach
Histidine 0.015mg 0.066mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 0.043g Celtuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g Spinach
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g Spinach

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Celtuce 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
31%
Celtuce
183%
Spinach
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Celtuce
52%
Spinach

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Sugar?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Celtuce
Celtuce contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Celtuce
Celtuce 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. Celtuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169990/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.