Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Spinach raw vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the differences between spinach raw and chuck steak?

  • Spinach raw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, manganese, and vitamin C, yet chuck steak is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium.
  • Spinach raw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 401% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in spinach raw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of chuck steak is lower.

We used Spinach, raw and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this article.

Infographic

Spinach raw vs Chuck steak infographic
Infographic link

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 16% 4.8% 29% 92% 26% 237% 83% 9.3% 1.6% 150%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +259.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +518.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7375%
Contains more ZincZinc +1537.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +293.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2650%
~equal in Iron ~2.45mg

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 0% 2.3% 2% 1.5% 17% 44% 87% 45% 86% 379% 4% 4.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1930%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30081.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +3133.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +544.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1056.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +309.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.191mg

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
25% 20% 55%
Protein: 24.98 g
Fats: 19.64 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +65.5%
Contains more OtherOther +975%
Contains more ProteinProtein +773.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4935.9%

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +94470%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +390.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach raw Chuck steak DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 1.6µg 401%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.03µg 126%
Zinc 0.53mg 8.68mg 74%
Vitamin A 469µg 7µg 51%
Selenium 1µg 27.5µg 48%
Folate 194µg 6µg 47%
Protein 2.86g 24.98g 44%
Saturated fat 0.063g 8.66g 39%
Manganese 0.897mg 0.012mg 38%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 0mg 31%
Fats 0.39g 19.64g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 4.663mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 9.457g 24%
Phosphorus 49mg 193mg 21%
Magnesium 79mg 22mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.373mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 0.752mg 14%
Calories 23kcal 277kcal 13%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 0.1mg 13%
Choline 19.3mg 79mg 11%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Calcium 99mg 16mg 8%
Potassium 558mg 325mg 7%
Copper 0.13mg 0.077mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 0.81g 4%
Iron 2.71mg 2.45mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.066mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Carbs 3.63g 0g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.42g 0g N/A
Sodium 79mg 71mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.191mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.287g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.281mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 1.062mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 2.009mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 2.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.709mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0.951mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 1.129mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0.809mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.041g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.619g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach raw Chuck steak
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
55%
Chuck steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
65%
Chuck steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.597g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chuck steak
Chuck steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Chuck steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171228/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.