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Rosemary vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between rosemary and spinach raw

  • Rosemary has more iron, fiber, calcium, copper, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6; however, spinach raw is richer in vitamin A, folate, and vitamin C.
  • Spinach raw covers your daily vitamin A needs 129% more than rosemary.
  • Spinach raw has 45 times less saturated fat than rosemary. Rosemary has 2.838g of saturated fat, while spinach raw has 0.063g.
  • Rosemary has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of rosemary is 70, while the glycemic index of spinach raw is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rosemary, fresh and Spinach, raw.

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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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.7%
Contains more IronIron +145.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +131.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.897mg

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +78%
~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: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1402.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +470.2%
Contains more OtherOther +37.2%
Contains more WaterWater +34.9%

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
26% 4% 69%
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 +11500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +446.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

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 raw
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rosemary Spinach raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 402%
Iron 6.65mg 2.71mg 49%
Fiber 14.1g 2.2g 48%
Vitamin A 146µg 469µg 36%
Calcium 317mg 99mg 22%
Folate 109µg 194µg 21%
Copper 0.301mg 0.13mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.065mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.838g 0.063g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.336mg 0.195mg 11%
Fats 5.86g 0.39g 8%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 28.1mg 7%
Carbs 20.7g 3.63g 6%
Calories 131kcal 23kcal 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.901g 0.165g 5%
Choline 19.3mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.078mg 4%
Zinc 0.93mg 0.53mg 4%
Manganese 0.96mg 0.897mg 3%
Magnesium 91mg 79mg 3%
Potassium 668mg 558mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.16g 0.01g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.189mg 3%
Sodium 26mg 79mg 2%
Phosphorus 66mg 49mg 2%
Selenium 1µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.912mg 0.724mg 1%
Protein 3.31g 2.86g 1%
Net carbs 6.6g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 0.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.136mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.136mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.249mg 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 0.143mg 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.047mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 0.129mg 0%
Valine 0.165mg 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rosemary Spinach raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
137%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Rosemary
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.775g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
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)

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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.