Spinach raw vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between spinach raw and ground beef
- Spinach raw has more vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, manganese, and vitamin C; however, ground beef has more vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium.
- Spinach raw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 400% more.
- Spinach raw is lower in saturated fat.
- Spinach raw has a higher glycemic index than ground beef.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spinach, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +364.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +131.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +9866.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1001.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +238.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1810% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +15533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1591.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16551.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2671.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +456.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +687.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +279.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.86 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
91.4 g
Other:
1.72 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +56.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +734.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3841% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.165 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +73120% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 482.9µg | 2.9µg | 400% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.49µg | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 469µg | 3µg | 52% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 5.84mg | 48% |
| Folate | 194µg | 7µg | 47% |
| Protein | 2.86g | 23.87g | 42% |
| Manganese | 0.897mg | 0.009mg | 39% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 19.1µg | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 28.1mg | 0mg | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 0.063g | 6.073g | 27% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 15.37g | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.724mg | 4.026mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 7.322g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 49mg | 166mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 79mg | 17mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 2.03mg | 0.12mg | 13% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 241kcal | 11% |
| Choline | 19.3mg | 73.2mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 0g | 9% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 241mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.065mg | 0.512mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.195mg | 0.311mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 33mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 2.27mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.079mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.165g | 0.408g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.189mg | 0.171mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.63g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.42g | 0g | N/A |
| Sodium | 79mg | 73mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 1.173g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.223mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.174mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.129mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.161mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.064mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.15g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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.