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Honey vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Honey and Spinach raw

  • Honey has less Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B6 than Spinach raw.
  • Spinach raw covers your daily need of Vitamin K 402% more than Honey.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Honey 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.
Honey
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 1.8% 4.6% 16% 12% 6% 1.7% 0.52% 10% 4.4%
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 less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3850%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1550%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +973.1%
Contains more IronIron +545.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +261.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +140.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1125%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1021.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%

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.
Honey
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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.8% 2.3% 4.1% 5.5% 0% 0% 1.5% 1.2%
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% 563% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5520%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +397.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +498.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +9600%
Contains more CholineCholine +777.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.065mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Honey
1
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 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 CarbsCarbs +2170%
Contains more ProteinProtein +853.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +434.5%
Contains more OtherOther +760%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Honey
5
44% 50% 2% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 35.75 g
Fructose: 40.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.44 g
Galactose: 3.1 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 SucroseSucrose +1171.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +32400%
Contains more FructoseFructose +27193.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +3000%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Honey Spinach raw Opinion
Calories 304kcal 23kcal Honey
Protein 0.3g 2.86g Spinach raw
Fats 0g 0.39g Spinach raw
Vitamin C 0.5mg 28.1mg Spinach raw
Net carbs 82.2g 1.43g Honey
Carbs 82.4g 3.63g Honey
Magnesium 2mg 79mg Spinach raw
Calcium 6mg 99mg Spinach raw
Potassium 52mg 558mg Spinach raw
Iron 0.42mg 2.71mg Spinach raw
Sugar 82.12g 0.42g Spinach raw
Fiber 0.2g 2.2g Spinach raw
Copper 0.036mg 0.13mg Spinach raw
Zinc 0.22mg 0.53mg Spinach raw
Phosphorus 4mg 49mg Spinach raw
Sodium 4mg 79mg Honey
Vitamin A 0IU 9377IU Spinach raw
Vitamin A 0µg 469µg Spinach raw
Vitamin E 0mg 2.03mg Spinach raw
Manganese 0.08mg 0.897mg Spinach raw
Selenium 0.8µg 1µg Spinach raw
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.078mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.189mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B3 0.121mg 0.724mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.065mg Honey
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.195mg Spinach raw
Vitamin K 0µg 482.9µg Spinach raw
Folate 2µg 194µg Spinach raw
Choline 2.2mg 19.3mg Spinach raw
Saturated Fat 0g 0.063g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.01g Spinach raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.165g Spinach raw
Tryptophan 0.004mg 0.039mg Spinach raw
Threonine 0.004mg 0.122mg Spinach raw
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.147mg Spinach raw
Leucine 0.01mg 0.223mg Spinach raw
Lysine 0.008mg 0.174mg Spinach raw
Methionine 0.001mg 0.053mg Spinach raw
Phenylalanine 0.011mg 0.129mg Spinach raw
Valine 0.009mg 0.161mg Spinach raw
Histidine 0.001mg 0.064mg Spinach raw
Fructose 40.94g 0.15g Honey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Honey 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
2%
Honey
168%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Honey
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 81.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.063g)
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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.