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Spinach raw vs. Goat cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between spinach raw and goat cheese

  • Spinach raw is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, manganese, and vitamin C, yet goat cheese is richer in copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for spinach raw is 400% higher.
  • Spinach raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Goat cheese has a lower glycemic index than spinach raw.

Food types used in this article are Spinach, raw and Cheese, goat, semisoft type.

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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% 89% 14% 61% 188% 18% 161% 54% 12% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +253.2%
Contains more IronIron +67.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +864.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +201%
Contains more CopperCopper +333.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +665.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +280%

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% 136% 5.2% 7.5% 18% 156% 22% 11% 14% 28% 6.3% 1.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +680.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +19216%
Contains more FolateFolate +9600%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +257.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.072mg

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
22% 30% 46% 3%
Protein: 21.58 g
Fats: 29.84 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 45.52 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2925%
Contains more WaterWater +100.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +654.5%
Contains more FatsFats +7551.3%
Contains more OtherOther +70.9%

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
73% 24% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.709 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67980%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +329.7%

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 Goat cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach raw Goat cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 2.5µg 400%
Saturated fat 0.063g 20.639g 94%
Folate 194µg 2µg 48%
Copper 0.13mg 0.564mg 48%
Phosphorus 49mg 375mg 47%
Fats 0.39g 29.84g 45%
Protein 2.86g 21.58g 37%
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.676mg 37%
Manganese 0.897mg 0.093mg 35%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 0mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg 26%
Calcium 99mg 298mg 20%
Calories 23kcal 364kcal 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 6.808g 17%
Sodium 79mg 415mg 15%
Iron 2.71mg 1.62mg 14%
Potassium 558mg 158mg 12%
Magnesium 79mg 29mg 12%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 0.26mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.06mg 10%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin A 469µg 407µg 7%
Selenium 1µg 3.8µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 0.709g 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU 3%
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 0.19mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 1.148mg 3%
Carbs 3.63g 0.12g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.072mg 1%
Choline 19.3mg 15.4mg 1%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.66mg 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 0.42g 0.12g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.227mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0.805mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.893mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 1.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 1.549mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.575mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0.859mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 1.485mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0.589mg 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 Goat cheese
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%
Goat cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
64%
Goat cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.576g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese
Goat cheese 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. Goat cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173433/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.