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Poblano vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Poblano and Spinach?

  • Poblano has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus than Spinach.
  • Poblano's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 253% higher.
  • Spinach has 14 times less Vitamin B5 than Poblano. Poblano has 1.993mg of Vitamin B5, while Spinach has 0.145mg.

We used Peppers, ancho, dried and Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Contains more Iron +206.2%
Contains more Magnesium +29.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +258.9%
Contains more Potassium +417.4%
Contains less Sodium -38.6%
Contains more Zinc +86.8%
Contains more Copper +192%
Contains more Manganese +36.8%
Contains more Selenium +93.3%
Contains more Calcium +123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 410% 81% 87% 213% 6% 39% 170% 167% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 134% 63% 24% 42% 10% 21% 58% 122% 9%
Contains more Iron +206.2%
Contains more Magnesium +29.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +258.9%
Contains more Potassium +417.4%
Contains less Sodium -38.6%
Contains more Zinc +86.8%
Contains more Copper +192%
Contains more Manganese +36.8%
Contains more Selenium +93.3%
Contains more Calcium +123%

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 A +95%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +855.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1274.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1360.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +390%
Contains more Folate +111.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1227% 0% 0% 7% 45% 521% 121% 120% 816% 52% 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 A +95%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +855.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1274.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1360.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +390%
Contains more Folate +111.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +299.3%
Contains more Fats +3053.8%
Contains more Carbs +1271.2%
Contains more Other +225.4%
Contains more Water +303%
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 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 Protein +299.3%
Contains more Fats +3053.8%
Contains more Carbs +1271.2%
Contains more Other +225.4%
Contains more Water +303%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4038.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
14% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.82 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.511 g
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4038.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poblano Spinach Opinion
Net carbs 29.82g 1.35g Poblano
Protein 11.86g 2.97g Poblano
Fats 8.2g 0.26g Poblano
Carbs 51.42g 3.75g Poblano
Calories 281kcal 23kcal Poblano
Sugar 0.43g Poblano
Fiber 21.6g 2.4g Poblano
Calcium 61mg 136mg Spinach
Iron 10.93mg 3.57mg Poblano
Magnesium 113mg 87mg Poblano
Phosphorus 201mg 56mg Poblano
Potassium 2411mg 466mg Poblano
Sodium 43mg 70mg Poblano
Zinc 1.42mg 0.76mg Poblano
Copper 0.508mg 0.174mg Poblano
Manganese 1.279mg 0.935mg Poblano
Selenium 2.9µg 1.5µg Poblano
Vitamin A 20438IU 10481IU Poblano
Vitamin A RAE 1022µg 524µg Poblano
Vitamin E 2.08mg Spinach
Vitamin C 2mg 9.8mg Spinach
Vitamin B1 0.179mg 0.095mg Poblano
Vitamin B2 2.255mg 0.236mg Poblano
Vitamin B3 6.403mg 0.49mg Poblano
Vitamin B5 1.993mg 0.145mg Poblano
Vitamin B6 3.535mg 0.242mg Poblano
Folate 69µg 146µg Spinach
Vitamin K 493.6µg Spinach
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.04mg Poblano
Threonine 0.425mg 0.127mg Poblano
Isoleucine 0.373mg 0.152mg Poblano
Leucine 0.605mg 0.231mg Poblano
Lysine 0.515mg 0.182mg Poblano
Methionine 0.142mg 0.055mg Poblano
Phenylalanine 0.361mg 0.134mg Poblano
Valine 0.489mg 0.168mg Poblano
Histidine 0.232mg 0.066mg Poblano
Saturated Fat 0.82g 0.043g Spinach
Monounsaturated Fat 0.492g 0.006g Poblano
Polyunsaturated fat 4.511g 0.109g Poblano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poblano 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
242%
Poblano
183%
Spinach
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Poblano
52%
Spinach

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.777g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach
Spinach is cheaper (difference - $6.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poblano
Poblano contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poblano
Poblano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.