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Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared and broccoli

  • Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, folate, iron, vitamin E, magnesium, and copper, while broccoli has more vitamin C and vitamin B5.
  • Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared covers your daily need for vitamin K 225% more than broccoli.
  • Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared contains 19 times more Vitamin A than broccoli. While spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared contains 586µg of Vitamin A, broccoli contains only 31µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 54% 39% 31% 71% 48% 15% 21% 9.7% 92% 33%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +257.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +174.5%
Contains more IronIron +158.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +193.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +235.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +140%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.4%
~equal in Potassium ~316mg

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 18% 704% 58% 0% 24% 52% 9.5% 5.6% 40% 0% 930% 109% 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 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1782.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +271.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +266.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +130.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1521.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +509.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.175mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.63 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.21 g
Water: 90.17 g
Other: 1.42 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.7%
Contains more FatsFats +54.1%
Contains more OtherOther +63.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.7%
~equal in Water ~89.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.082 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.039g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 36% 27%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0.24 g
Fructose: 0.18 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +140%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +104.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +277.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared Broccoli Opinion
Calories 29kcal 34kcal Broccoli
Protein 3.63g 2.82g Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Fats 0.57g 0.37g Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Vitamin C 5.5mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Net carbs 1.31g 4.04g Broccoli
Carbs 4.21g 6.64g Broccoli
Magnesium 75mg 21mg Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Calcium 129mg 47mg Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Potassium 346mg 316mg Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Iron 1.89mg 0.73mg Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Sugar 0.65g 1.7g Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Fiber 2.9g 2.6g Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Copper 0.144mg 0.049mg Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Zinc 0.56mg 0.41mg Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Phosphorus 49mg 66mg Broccoli
Sodium 74mg 33mg Broccoli
Vitamin A 11726IU 623IU Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Vitamin A 586µg 31µg Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Vitamin E 2.9mg 0.78mg Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Manganese 0.704mg 0.21mg Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Selenium 6µg 2.5µg Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.071mg Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Vitamin B2 0.224mg 0.117mg Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.094mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.172mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Vitamin K 372µg 101.6µg Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Folate 145µg 63µg Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Choline 22.1mg 18.7mg Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 0.038g Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.033mg Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Threonine 0.217mg 0.088mg Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Isoleucine 0.126mg 0.079mg Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Leucine 0.202mg 0.129mg Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Lysine 0.251mg 0.135mg Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Methionine 0.052mg 0.038mg Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Phenylalanine 0.207mg 0.117mg Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Valine 0.178mg 0.125mg Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Histidine 0.049mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Fructose 0.18g 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared Broccoli
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
151%
Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
61%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared
Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
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. Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169287/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.