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Cheese vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cheese and spinach raw?

  • Cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B12, while spinach raw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, and manganese.
  • Spinach raw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 400% higher.
  • Spinach raw is lower in cholesterol.
  • Spinach raw has a higher glycemic index (32) than cheese (0).

We used Cheese, cheddar and Spinach, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Cheese
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 CalciumCalcium +617.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +586.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +828.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2750%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +192.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +634.2%
Contains more IronIron +1835.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +333.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3222.2%

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.
Cheese
4
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +126.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +530.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +185.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20020.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +618.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +17%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +699.7%
Contains more FatsFats +8441%
Contains more OtherOther +115.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.5%
Contains more WaterWater +146.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 +92360%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +761.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
16% 26% 35% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.11 g
Fructose: 0.15 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +136.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0.1g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Spinach raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.4µg 482.9µg 400%
Saturated fat 18.867g 0.063g 85%
Calcium 710mg 99mg 61%
Phosphorus 455mg 49mg 58%
Fats 33.31g 0.39g 51%
Selenium 28.5µg 1µg 50%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Folate 27µg 194µg 42%
Protein 22.87g 2.86g 40%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.897mg 38%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Iron 0.14mg 2.71mg 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.1mg 31%
Zinc 3.64mg 0.53mg 28%
Sodium 653mg 79mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 0.01g 23%
Calories 404kcal 23kcal 19%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.189mg 18%
Vitamin A 330µg 469µg 15%
Potassium 76mg 558mg 14%
Magnesium 27mg 79mg 12%
Copper 0.03mg 0.13mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.195mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 2.03mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.165g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.065mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.724mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.078mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Choline 16.5mg 19.3mg 1%
Carbs 3.09g 3.63g 0%
Net carbs 3.09g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 0.42g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.129mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.15g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese 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
35%
Cheese
137%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 574mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.804g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.