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Spinach raw vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between spinach raw and cheesecake

  • Spinach raw is richer than cheesecake in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, manganese, vitamin C, iron, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for spinach raw is 399% higher.
  • Spinach raw contains 70 times more vitamin C than cheesecake. Spinach raw contains 28.1mg of vitamin C, while cheesecake contains 0.4mg.
  • Spinach raw contains less sodium.
  • Spinach raw has a lower glycemic index than cheesecake.

Food types used in this article are Spinach, raw and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +618.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +520%
Contains more IronIron +330.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +550%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +540.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +420%
~equal in Zinc ~0.51mg

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6925%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +195%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +271.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10875%
Contains more FolateFolate +977.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +778.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +137.8%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.193mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +100.4%
Contains more OtherOther +91.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5669.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +602.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +86240%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +870.9%

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 Cheesecake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach raw Cheesecake DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 4.4µg 399%
Saturated fat 0.063g 9.921g 45%
Folate 194µg 18µg 44%
Vitamin A 469µg 159µg 34%
Fats 0.39g 22.5g 34%
Manganese 0.897mg 0.14mg 33%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 0.4mg 31%
Iron 2.71mg 0.63mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 8.634g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Magnesium 79mg 11mg 16%
Sodium 79mg 438mg 16%
Calories 23kcal 321kcal 15%
Potassium 558mg 90mg 14%
Copper 0.13mg 0.02mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.052mg 11%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 0.56mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 0.571mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 1.602g 10%
Selenium 1µg 5.2µg 8%
Carbs 3.63g 25.5g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Fiber 2.2g 0.4g 7%
Phosphorus 49mg 93mg 6%
Choline 19.3mg 45.9mg 5%
Calcium 99mg 51mg 5%
Protein 2.86g 5.5g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.028mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 0.195mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Net carbs 1.43g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 0.42g 21.8g N/A
Zinc 0.53mg 0.51mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.193mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0.133mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach raw Cheesecake
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
137%
Spinach raw
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.858g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.