Spinach raw vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between spinach raw and bananas?
- Spinach raw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, iron, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin E, magnesium, and calcium, yet bananas are higher in vitamin B6.
- Spinach raw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 402% more.
- Spinach raw has 147 times more vitamin A than bananas. While spinach raw has 9377IU of vitamin A, bananas have only 64IU.
- The glycemic index of spinach raw is lower.
We used Spinach, raw and Bananas, raw types in this article.
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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 | +192.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1880% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +942.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +253.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +232.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +223% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +15533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1930% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +151.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +158.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +96480% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +870% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +96.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +413.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.86 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
91.4 g
Other:
1.72 g
Protein:
1.09 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
22.84 g
Water:
74.91 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +162.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +529.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.165 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.112 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.073 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +126% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +220% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
0.11 g
Fructose:
0.15 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
Starch:
5.38 g
Sucrose:
2.39 g
Glucose:
4.98 g
Fructose:
4.85 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3314.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +4427.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +3133.3% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 482.9µg | 0.5µg | 402% |
| Vitamin A | 469µg | 3µg | 52% |
| Folate | 194µg | 20µg | 44% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 0.26mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.897mg | 0.27mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 28.1mg | 8.7mg | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 2.03mg | 0.1mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.195mg | 0.367mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 79mg | 27mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.189mg | 0.073mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 5mg | 9% |
| Fructose | 0.15g | 4.85g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.078mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 3.63g | 22.84g | 6% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 358mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.065mg | 0.334mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.86g | 1.09g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.031mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 49mg | 22mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 89kcal | 3% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.6g | 2% |
| Choline | 19.3mg | 9.8mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.165g | 0.073g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.42g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Selenium | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.724mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.063g | 0.112g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.223mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.174mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.129mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.161mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.064mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
137%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.2)