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Spinach raw vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between spinach raw and macaroon?

  • Spinach raw is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, iron, potassium, vitamin E, and magnesium, while macaroon is higher in copper.
  • Spinach raw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 402% higher.
  • Spinach raw is lower in saturated fat.

We used Spinach, raw and Cookies, coconut macaroon types in this comparison.

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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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1880%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +353.7%
Contains more IronIron +230.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +580%

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +968.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +229.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +43800%
Contains more FolateFolate +6366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +112.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more WaterWater +694.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5682.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1586.5%
~equal in Protein ~3.02g
~equal in Other ~1.71g

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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16000%
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 Macaroon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach raw Macaroon DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 1.1µg 402%
Saturated fat 0.063g 20.099g 91%
Vitamin A 469µg 0µg 52%
Folate 194µg 3µg 48%
Manganese 0.897mg 39%
Fats 0.39g 22.55g 34%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 0mg 31%
Iron 2.71mg 0.82mg 24%
Calories 23kcal 460kcal 22%
Carbs 3.63g 61.22g 19%
Copper 0.13mg 0.269mg 15%
Potassium 558mg 123mg 13%
Fiber 2.2g 5.1g 12%
Magnesium 79mg 29mg 12%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 0.19mg 12%
Selenium 1µg 6.8µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.06mg 10%
Calcium 99mg 5mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.096mg 8%
Sodium 79mg 241mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.02mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 1.61g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 0.81g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 0.22mg 3%
Phosphorus 49mg 68mg 3%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.73mg 2%
Choline 19.3mg 9.1mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 1%
Protein 2.86g 3.02g 0%
Net carbs 1.43g 56.12g N/A
Sugar 0.42g 45.16g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach raw Macaroon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.036g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.