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Popcorn vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Popcorn and Spinach

  • Popcorn has more Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Magnesium, however, Spinach has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2.
  • Spinach's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 410% more.
  • Popcorn has 6 times more Phosphorus than Spinach. Popcorn has 358mg of Phosphorus, while Spinach has 56mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 62% 41% 41% 134% 58% 21% 24% 9.1% 122% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +305.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +539.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1842.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.6%
Contains more IronIron +11.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
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% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
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 33% 629% 42% 0% 24% 54% 9.2% 8.7% 56% 0% 1234% 110% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +371%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5247.4%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +617.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +184.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +41033.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +371%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.095mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~19.7mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 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 ProteinProtein +335.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1646.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1974.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2647.3%
Contains more OtherOther +27.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15733.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2026.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Spinach Opinion
Calories 387kcal 23kcal Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 2.97g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 0.26g Popcorn
Vitamin C 0mg 9.8mg Spinach
Net carbs 63.28g 1.35g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 3.75g Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 87mg Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 136mg Spinach
Potassium 329mg 466mg Spinach
Iron 3.19mg 3.57mg Spinach
Sugar 0.87g 0.43g Spinach
Fiber 14.5g 2.4g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.174mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 0.76mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 56mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 70mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU 10481IU Spinach
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 524µg Spinach
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2.08mg Spinach
Manganese 1.113mg 0.935mg Popcorn
Selenium 0µg 1.5µg Spinach
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.095mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.236mg Spinach
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 0.49mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.145mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.242mg Spinach
Vitamin K 1.2µg 493.6µg Spinach
Folate 31µg 146µg Spinach
Choline 21.2mg 19.7mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 0.043g Spinach
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 0.006g Popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 0.109g Popcorn
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.04mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg 0.127mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.152mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg 0.231mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg 0.182mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg 0.055mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.134mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg 0.168mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg 0.066mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Popcorn Spinach
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Popcorn
170%
Spinach
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
52%
Spinach

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.594g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Popcorn
Popcorn is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.