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Spinach raw vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between spinach raw and chocolate brownie

  • Spinach raw has more vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, and manganese, while chocolate brownie has more copper, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Spinach raw's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 171% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie contains 94 times less vitamin C than spinach raw. Spinach raw contains 28.1mg of vitamin C, while chocolate brownie contains 0.3mg.
  • The amount of sodium in spinach raw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Spinach, raw and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +49.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +217%
Contains more IronIron +47.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +198.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +83%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1050%

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% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9266.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +166.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +569%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +404.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.19mg

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% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +625.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +116.8%
Contains more FatsFats +7361.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1282.9%
Contains more OtherOther +10.5%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +108290%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5604.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach raw Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 402%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 9.412g 62%
Fats 0.39g 29.1g 44%
Folate 194µg 29µg 41%
Saturated fat 0.063g 7.319g 33%
Vitamin A 469µg 176µg 33%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 0.3mg 31%
Copper 0.13mg 0.388mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 10.839g 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Calories 23kcal 466kcal 22%
Selenium 1µg 11.5µg 19%
Carbs 3.63g 50.2g 16%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 14%
Manganese 0.897mg 0.587mg 13%
Phosphorus 49mg 132mg 12%
Sodium 79mg 343mg 11%
Iron 2.71mg 1.84mg 11%
Potassium 558mg 176mg 11%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.094mg 8%
Protein 2.86g 6.2g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Magnesium 79mg 53mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.141mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 0.328mg 5%
Calcium 99mg 57mg 4%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.97mg 4%
Choline 19.3mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 0.982mg 2%
Net carbs 1.43g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 0.42g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.19mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0.136mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach raw Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.256g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie 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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.