Spinach vs. Rapini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between spinach and rapini
- Spinach is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, iron, folate, magnesium, copper, vitamin B2, and potassium, yet rapini is richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for spinach is 225% higher.
- Spinach contains 4 times more copper than rapini. Spinach contains 0.174mg of copper, while rapini contains 0.042mg.
Food types used in this article are Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Broccoli raab, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +295.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +137.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +314.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +136.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +120.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +106.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +149.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +122.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.5% |
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Protein
~3.17g
~equal in
Water
~92.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +333.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.3% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 493.6µg | 224µg | 225% |
| Vitamin A | 524µg | 131µg | 44% |
| Manganese | 0.935mg | 0.395mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3.57mg | 2.14mg | 18% |
| Folate | 146µg | 83µg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 87mg | 22mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.042mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 9.8mg | 20.2mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 466mg | 196mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.236mg | 0.129mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.162mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.49mg | 1.221mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.171mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.322mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 2.08mg | 1.62mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 108mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 73mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 70mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 2.7g | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 22kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 2.97g | 3.17g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.26g | 0.49g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.75g | 2.85g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.35g | 0.15g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.43g | 0.38g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.76mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Choline | 19.7mg | 18.3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.043g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.127mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.152mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.231mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.182mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.055mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.134mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.168mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
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
135%
71%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rapini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rapini contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (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.