Spinach raw vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Spinach raw and Carrot
- Spinach raw has more Vitamin K, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin E, while Carrot has more Vitamin A.
- Spinach raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 391% higher.
- Carrot contains 10 times less Folate than Spinach raw. Spinach raw contains 194µg of Folate, while Carrot contains 19µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Spinach, raw and Carrots, 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 | +558.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +74.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +803.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +188.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +527.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.7% |
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 | +376.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +207.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +225.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3558.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +921.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +119.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +78.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +320% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +207.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +163.9% |
~equal in
Water
~88.29g
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
0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.117 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -41.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +40% |
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:
1.43 g
Sucrose:
3.59 g
Glucose:
0.59 g
Fructose:
0.55 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +5028.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +436.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +266.7% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 23kcal | 41kcal |
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| Protein | 2.86g | 0.93g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 0.24g |
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| Vitamin C | 28.1mg | 5.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.43g | 6.78g |
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| Carbs | 3.63g | 9.58g |
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| Magnesium | 79mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 99mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 558mg | 320mg |
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| Iron | 2.71mg | 0.3mg |
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| Sugar | 0.42g | 4.74g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.045mg |
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| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.24mg |
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| Starch | 1.43g |
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| Phosphorus | 49mg | 35mg |
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| Sodium | 79mg | 69mg |
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| Vitamin A | 9377IU | 16706IU |
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| Vitamin A | 469µg | 835µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.03mg | 0.66mg |
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| Manganese | 0.897mg | 0.143mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.189mg | 0.058mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.724mg | 0.983mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.065mg | 0.273mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.195mg | 0.138mg |
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| Vitamin K | 482.9µg | 13.2µg |
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| Folate | 194µg | 19µg |
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| Choline | 19.3mg | 8.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.063g | 0.037g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.165g | 0.117g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0.191mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.077mg |
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| Leucine | 0.223mg | 0.102mg |
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| Lysine | 0.174mg | 0.101mg |
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| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.129mg | 0.061mg |
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| Valine | 0.161mg | 0.069mg |
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| Histidine | 0.064mg | 0.04mg |
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| Fructose | 0.15g | 0.55g |
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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
168%
91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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?
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)