Milk vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are milk and spinach raw different?
- Milk is higher in vitamin B12; however, spinach raw is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, manganese, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, vitamin E, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for spinach raw is 402% higher.
Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Spinach, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +26.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +230% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +618.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +272% |
| Contains more IronIron | +8933.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29800% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +455.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +708.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +290% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +678.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +427% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +482800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3780% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
Protein:
2.86 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
91.4 g
Other:
1.72 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +148.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129.3% |
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Water
~91.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
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 | +2670% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +371.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
5.2 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 482.9µg | 402% |
| Folate | 5µg | 194µg | 47% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 469µg | 46% |
| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0.897mg | 39% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 2.71mg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 28.1mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 79mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.13mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 2.03mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.195mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 558mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.2g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 95mg | 49mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 0.065mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.078mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.724mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 99mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.633g | 0.063g | 3% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 79mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 0.01g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.165g | 1% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 23kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 2.86g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.53mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 0.39g | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.99g | 3.63g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.99g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.2g | 0.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 19.3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0.223mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
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
15%
137%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)