Spinach raw vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between spinach raw and chives
- Spinach raw has more vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, folate, iron, vitamin E, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B2; however, chives are higher in vitamin C.
- Spinach raw covers your daily need for vitamin K, 225% more than chives.
- Spinach raw has 10 times more vitamin E than chives. While spinach raw has 2.03mg of vitamin E, chives have only 0.21mg.
- The glycemic index of chives is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spinach, raw and Chives, 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 | +88.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +140.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +115.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +127% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +84.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +271.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +106.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +398.5% |
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:
3.27 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
4.35 g
Water:
90.65 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +72% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +87.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.8% |
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Water
~90.65g
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
0.146 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.267 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +850% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.8% |
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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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 482.9µg | 212.7µg | 225% |
| Vitamin C | 28.1mg | 58.1mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 469µg | 218µg | 28% |
| Manganese | 0.897mg | 0.373mg | 23% |
| Folate | 194µg | 105µg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 1.6mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 2.03mg | 0.21mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 79mg | 42mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 296mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.189mg | 0.115mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.065mg | 0.324mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.195mg | 0.138mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.157mg | 3% |
| Choline | 19.3mg | 5.2mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.5g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 49mg | 58mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 92mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 0.73g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.165g | 0.267g | 1% |
| Protein | 2.86g | 3.27g | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 30kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.63g | 4.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 1.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.42g | 1.85g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.724mg | 0.647mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.063g | 0.146g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0.095g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.223mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.174mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.129mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.161mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.064mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.15g | 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%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)