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Spinach raw vs. Kale raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spinach raw and Kale raw

  • Spinach raw has more Iron, Folate, Manganese, and Magnesium, however, Kale raw is richer in Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Kale raw covers your daily Vitamin K needs 185% more than Spinach raw.
  • Kale raw has 2 times less Iron than Spinach raw. Spinach raw has 2.71mg of Iron, while Kale raw has 1.47mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spinach, raw and Kale, raw.

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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 34% 45% 43% 55% 500% 15% 39% 5% 86% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.6%
Contains more IronIron +84.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1053.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.9%
~equal in Zinc ~0.56mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.9µg

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% 563% 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 400% 599% 31% 0% 28% 30% 19% 5.5% 63% 0% 1762% 106% 0.44%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +2312.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +327%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +46%
~equal in Vitamin A ~9990IU
~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
4% 9% 84% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 8.75 g
Water: 84.04 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.7%
Contains more FatsFats +138.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +141%
Contains more OtherOther +16.3%
~equal in Water ~84.04g

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
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.338 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +420%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.8%

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 Kale raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach raw Kale raw Opinion
Calories 23kcal 49kcal Kale raw
Protein 2.86g 4.28g Kale raw
Fats 0.39g 0.93g Kale raw
Vitamin C 28.1mg 120mg Kale raw
Net carbs 1.43g 5.15g Kale raw
Carbs 3.63g 8.75g Kale raw
Magnesium 79mg 47mg Spinach raw
Calcium 99mg 150mg Kale raw
Potassium 558mg 491mg Spinach raw
Iron 2.71mg 1.47mg Spinach raw
Sugar 0.42g 2.26g Spinach raw
Fiber 2.2g 3.6g Kale raw
Copper 0.13mg 1.499mg Kale raw
Zinc 0.53mg 0.56mg Kale raw
Phosphorus 49mg 92mg Kale raw
Sodium 79mg 38mg Kale raw
Vitamin A 9377IU 9990IU Kale raw
Vitamin A 469µg 500µg Kale raw
Vitamin E 2.03mg 1.54mg Spinach raw
Manganese 0.897mg 0.659mg Spinach raw
Selenium 1µg 0.9µg Spinach raw
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.11mg Kale raw
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.13mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 1mg Kale raw
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 0.091mg Kale raw
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.271mg Kale raw
Vitamin K 482.9µg 704.8µg Kale raw
Folate 194µg 141µg Spinach raw
Choline 19.3mg 0.8mg Spinach raw
Saturated Fat 0.063g 0.091g Spinach raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.052g Kale raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 0.338g Kale raw
Tryptophan 0.039mg Spinach raw
Threonine 0.122mg Spinach raw
Isoleucine 0.147mg Spinach raw
Leucine 0.223mg Spinach raw
Lysine 0.174mg Spinach raw
Methionine 0.053mg Spinach raw
Phenylalanine 0.129mg Spinach raw
Valine 0.161mg Spinach raw
Histidine 0.064mg Spinach raw
Fructose 0.15g Spinach raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach raw Kale raw
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
168%
Spinach raw
234%
Kale raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
83%
Kale raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kale raw
Kale raw contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kale raw
Kale raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Kale raw
Kale raw 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 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. Kale raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168421/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.