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Spinach raw vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spinach raw and Barbecue chicken different?

  • Spinach raw is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Iron, while Barbecue chicken is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Spinach raw covers your daily need of Vitamin K 402% more than Barbecue chicken.

Spinach, raw and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin types were used 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.
Spinach raw
Spinach raw
7
:
3
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken
Contains more Calcium +518.8%
Contains more Iron +185.3%
Contains more Magnesium +276.2%
Contains more Potassium +118.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.4%
Contains more Copper +68.8%
Contains more Manganese +17840%
Contains more Phosphorus +344.9%
Contains more Zinc +235.8%
Contains more Selenium +2100%
Spinach raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 102% 57% 22% 50% 11% 15% 44% 117% 6%
Barbecue chicken
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 15% 94% 23% 44% 49% 26% 1% 120%
Contains more Calcium +518.8%
Contains more Iron +185.3%
Contains more Magnesium +276.2%
Contains more Potassium +118.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.4%
Contains more Copper +68.8%
Contains more Manganese +17840%
Contains more Phosphorus +344.9%
Contains more Zinc +235.8%
Contains more Selenium +2100%

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.
Spinach raw
Spinach raw
7
:
4
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken
Contains more Vitamin A +13895.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +341.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Folate +2325%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.191
Spinach raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 563% 41% 0% 94% 20% 44% 14% 4% 45% 146% 0% 1208%
Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 10% 0% 0% 14% 53% 108% 10% 45% 6% 59% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +13895.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +341.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Folate +2325%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.191

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spinach raw
Spinach raw
3
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2
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken
Contains more Carbs +2925%
Contains more Water +48.8%
Contains more Other +95.5%
Contains more Protein +687.1%
Contains more Fats +3766.7%
Spinach raw
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Barbecue chicken
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more Carbs +2925%
Contains more Water +48.8%
Contains more Other +95.5%
Contains more Protein +687.1%
Contains more Fats +3766.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spinach raw
Spinach raw
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2
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64360%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1135.2%
Spinach raw
26% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.063 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.165 g
Barbecue chicken
32% 52% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.927 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.038 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64360%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1135.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spinach raw
Spinach raw
4
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0
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken
Contains more Sucrose +75%
Contains more Glucose +175%
Contains more Fructose +275%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Spinach raw
16% 26% 35% 23%
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
Barbecue chicken
33% 33% 33%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +75%
Contains more Glucose +175%
Contains more Fructose +275%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spinach raw Barbecue chicken
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach raw Barbecue chicken Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 0.12g Spinach raw
Protein 2.86g 22.51g Barbecue chicken
Fats 0.39g 15.08g Barbecue chicken
Carbs 3.63g 0.12g Spinach raw
Calories 23kcal 226kcal Barbecue chicken
Fructose 0.15g 0.04g Spinach raw
Sugar 0.42g 0.12g Barbecue chicken
Fiber 2.2g 0g Spinach raw
Calcium 99mg 16mg Spinach raw
Iron 2.71mg 0.95mg Spinach raw
Magnesium 79mg 21mg Spinach raw
Phosphorus 49mg 218mg Barbecue chicken
Potassium 558mg 255mg Spinach raw
Sodium 79mg 335mg Spinach raw
Zinc 0.53mg 1.78mg Barbecue chicken
Copper 0.13mg 0.077mg Spinach raw
Manganese 0.897mg 0.005mg Spinach raw
Selenium 1µg 22µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin A 9377IU 67IU Spinach raw
Vitamin A RAE 469µg 20µg Spinach raw
Vitamin E 2.03mg 0.46mg Spinach raw
Vitamin C 28.1mg 0mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.055mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.227mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 5.732mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 0.152mg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.191mg Spinach raw
Folate 194µg 8µg Spinach raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg Barbecue chicken
Vitamin K 482.9µg 0µg Spinach raw
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.173mg Barbecue chicken
Threonine 0.122mg 0.657mg Barbecue chicken
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.853mg Barbecue chicken
Leucine 0.223mg 1.549mg Barbecue chicken
Lysine 0.174mg 1.75mg Barbecue chicken
Methionine 0.053mg 0.565mg Barbecue chicken
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0.69mg Barbecue chicken
Valine 0.161mg 0.935mg Barbecue chicken
Histidine 0.064mg 0.592mg Barbecue chicken
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg Spinach raw
Trans Fat 0g 0.078g Spinach raw
Saturated Fat 0.063g 3.927g Spinach raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 6.446g Barbecue chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 2.038g Barbecue chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Barbecue chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach raw Barbecue chicken
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
181%
Spinach raw
25%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.864g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/nutrients
  2. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.