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Spinach raw vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between spinach raw and duck meat?

  • Spinach raw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, manganese, and vitamin C, yet duck meat is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Spinach raw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 398% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in spinach raw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of duck meat is lower.

We used Spinach, raw and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this article.

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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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +393.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4621.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +250.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +218.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1900%
~equal in Iron ~2.7mg

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +9368.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +3133.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +566.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1589.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +161.1%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.18mg

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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +76.3%
Contains more OtherOther +109.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +564%
Contains more FatsFats +7169.2%

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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +128900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2112.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach raw Duck meat DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 5.1µg 398%
Folate 194µg 6µg 47%
Vitamin A 469µg 63µg 45%
Saturated fat 0.063g 9.67g 44%
Fats 0.39g 28.35g 43%
Manganese 0.897mg 0.019mg 38%
Selenium 1µg 20µg 35%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 12.9g 32%
Protein 2.86g 18.99g 32%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 0mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 84mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 4.825mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 3.65g 23%
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 1.098mg 21%
Calories 23kcal 337kcal 16%
Magnesium 79mg 16mg 15%
Phosphorus 49mg 156mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Zinc 0.53mg 1.86mg 12%
Copper 0.13mg 0.227mg 11%
Potassium 558mg 204mg 10%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 0.7mg 9%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Calcium 99mg 11mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.174mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.269mg 6%
Choline 19.3mg 50.4mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 3.63g 0g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.18mg 1%
Sodium 79mg 59mg 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Iron 2.71mg 2.7mg 0%
Sugar 0.42g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0.462mg 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 Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.607g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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.
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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.