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Rosemary vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between rosemary and spinach

  • Rosemary has more fiber, iron, calcium, copper, vitamin C, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6, while spinach has more vitamin A and folate.
  • Rosemary's daily need coverage for fiber is 47% higher.
  • Spinach contains 66 times less saturated fat than rosemary. Rosemary contains 2.838g of saturated fat, while spinach contains 0.043g.
  • Spinach has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of spinach is 32, while the glycemic index of rosemary is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are Rosemary, fresh 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 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 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 CalciumCalcium +133.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.3%
Contains more IronIron +86.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +73%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~87mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.935mg

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 73% 49% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 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 33% 175% 42% 0% 24% 54% 9.2% 8.7% 56% 0% 1234% 110% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +258.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 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 +11.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2153.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +452%
Contains more OtherOther +30.4%
Contains more WaterWater +34.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
58% 24% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 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 +19233.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +726.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rosemary Spinach DV% diff.
Vitamin K 493.6µg 411%
Fiber 14.1g 2.4g 47%
Vitamin A 146µg 524µg 42%
Iron 6.65mg 3.57mg 39%
Calcium 317mg 136mg 18%
Copper 0.301mg 0.174mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.08mg 14%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 9.8mg 13%
Saturated fat 2.838g 0.043g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.145mg 13%
Folate 109µg 146µg 9%
Fats 5.86g 0.26g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.336mg 0.242mg 7%
Potassium 668mg 466mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.236mg 6%
Carbs 20.7g 3.75g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.901g 0.109g 5%
Calories 131kcal 23kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.095mg 5%
Choline 19.7mg 4%
Selenium 1.5µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.16g 0.006g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.912mg 0.49mg 3%
Sodium 26mg 70mg 2%
Zinc 0.93mg 0.76mg 2%
Phosphorus 66mg 56mg 1%
Manganese 0.96mg 0.935mg 1%
Magnesium 91mg 87mg 1%
Protein 3.31g 2.97g 1%
Net carbs 6.6g 1.35g N/A
Sugar 0.43g N/A
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.136mg 0.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.136mg 0.152mg 0%
Leucine 0.249mg 0.231mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0.182mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0.055mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0.134mg 0%
Valine 0.165mg 0.168mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0.066mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rosemary 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
30%
Rosemary
135%
Spinach
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Rosemary
52%
Spinach

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.795g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach
Spinach is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rosemary
Rosemary 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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.