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Spinach raw vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between spinach raw and pastry

  • Spinach raw is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, manganese, and magnesium, yet pastry is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for spinach raw is 389% higher.
  • Spinach raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Spinach raw has a lower glycemic index than pastry.

Food types used in this article are Spinach, raw and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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%
Pastry
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +393.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +890%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +814.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +14%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +83.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2320%
~equal in Iron ~2.56mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.53mg

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%
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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% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2899.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +148.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +201.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +410.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +475.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
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7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more WaterWater +975.3%
Contains more OtherOther +72%
Contains more ProteinProtein +155.2%
Contains more FatsFats +9669.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1142.4%

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
Pastry
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27% 60% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +215870%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2866.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach raw Pastry DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 16.1µg 389%
Fats 0.39g 38.1g 58%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 21.597g 54%
Vitamin A 469µg 0µg 52%
Saturated fat 0.063g 9.643g 44%
Selenium 1µg 24.2µg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 4.894g 32%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 0mg 31%
Folate 194µg 78µg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.398mg 27%
Calories 23kcal 551kcal 26%
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 4.168mg 22%
Manganese 0.897mg 0.488mg 18%
Magnesium 79mg 16mg 15%
Potassium 558mg 61mg 15%
Carbs 3.63g 45.1g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.021mg 13%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 0.54mg 10%
Calcium 99mg 10mg 9%
Protein 2.86g 7.3g 9%
Sodium 79mg 249mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.283mg 7%
Fiber 2.2g 1.5g 3%
Iron 2.71mg 2.56mg 2%
Copper 0.13mg 0.114mg 2%
Choline 19.3mg 6.4mg 2%
Phosphorus 49mg 60mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 43.6g N/A
Sugar 0.42g 0.74g N/A
Zinc 0.53mg 0.53mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0.196mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.272mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 0.508mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0.362mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 0.308mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0.156mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach raw Pastry
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
28%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.