Spinach, canned, regular pack, drained solids vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between spinach, canned, regular pack, drained solids and broccoli
- Spinach, canned, regular pack, drained solids is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, and folate; however, broccoli is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B5.
- Spinach, canned, regular pack, drained solids's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 300% higher.
- Spinach, canned, regular pack, drained solids has 16 times more vitamin A than broccoli. While spinach, canned, regular pack, drained solids has 9801IU of vitamin A, broccoli has only 623IU.
- Broccoli has less sodium.
The food types used in this comparison are Spinach, canned, regular pack, drained solids and Broccoli, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +261.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +170.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +215.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +267.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +184.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +78.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1480.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +148.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +354.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +523.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +343.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1119.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.81 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
3.4 g
Water:
91.78 g
Other:
1.51 g
Protein:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +73.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +95.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.82g
~equal in
Water
~89.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.081 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.211 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.038 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +455.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 461.6µg | 101.6µg | 300% |
| Vitamin C | 14.3mg | 89.2mg | 83% |
| Vitamin A | 490µg | 31µg | 51% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 0.73mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.597mg | 0.21mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.18mg | 0.049mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 76mg | 21mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 322mg | 33mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.047mg | 0.573mg | 11% |
| Folate | 98µg | 63µg | 9% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 47mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.94mg | 0.78mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.175mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.071mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 66mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.4µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.388mg | 0.639mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.138mg | 0.117mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.211g | 0.038g | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 34kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 346mg | 316mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 2.6g | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.4g | 6.64g | 1% |
| Protein | 2.81g | 2.82g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.5g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1g | 4.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.46mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 18.7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.081g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.038mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.144mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.219mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.052mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.127mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.158mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
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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
120%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach, canned, regular pack, drained solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach, canned, regular pack, drained solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach, canned, regular pack, drained solids is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach, canned, regular pack, drained solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)
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.