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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.

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% 175% 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% 629% 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 +258.4%
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 Opinion
Calories 131kcal 23kcal Rosemary
Protein 3.31g 2.97g Rosemary
Fats 5.86g 0.26g Rosemary
Vitamin C 21.8mg 9.8mg Rosemary
Net carbs 6.6g 1.35g Rosemary
Carbs 20.7g 3.75g Rosemary
Magnesium 91mg 87mg Rosemary
Calcium 317mg 136mg Rosemary
Potassium 668mg 466mg Rosemary
Iron 6.65mg 3.57mg Rosemary
Sugar 0.43g Rosemary
Fiber 14.1g 2.4g Rosemary
Copper 0.301mg 0.174mg Rosemary
Zinc 0.93mg 0.76mg Rosemary
Phosphorus 66mg 56mg Rosemary
Sodium 26mg 70mg Rosemary
Vitamin A 2924IU 10481IU Spinach
Vitamin A 146µg 524µg Spinach
Vitamin E 2.08mg Spinach
Manganese 0.96mg 0.935mg Rosemary
Selenium 1.5µg Spinach
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.095mg Spinach
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.236mg Spinach
Vitamin B3 0.912mg 0.49mg Rosemary
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.145mg Rosemary
Vitamin B6 0.336mg 0.242mg Rosemary
Vitamin K 493.6µg Spinach
Folate 109µg 146µg Spinach
Choline 19.7mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 2.838g 0.043g Spinach
Monounsaturated Fat 1.16g 0.006g Rosemary
Polyunsaturated fat 0.901g 0.109g Rosemary
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.04mg Rosemary
Threonine 0.136mg 0.127mg Rosemary
Isoleucine 0.136mg 0.152mg Spinach
Leucine 0.249mg 0.231mg Rosemary
Lysine 0.143mg 0.182mg Spinach
Methionine 0.047mg 0.055mg Spinach
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0.134mg Rosemary
Valine 0.165mg 0.168mg Spinach
Histidine 0.066mg 0.066mg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
40%
Rosemary
170%
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.