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Spinach vs. Celtuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Spinach and Celtuce

  • Spinach has more Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Calcium, however, Celtuce is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Spinach covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 39% more than Celtuce.
  • Spinach has 6 times more Iron than Celtuce. While Spinach has 3.57mg of Iron, Celtuce has only 0.55mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Celtuce, 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 Calcium +248.7%
Contains more Iron +549.1%
Contains more Magnesium +210.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.6%
Contains more Potassium +41.2%
Contains more Zinc +181.5%
Contains more Copper +335%
Contains more Manganese +35.9%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 134% 63% 24% 42% 10% 21% 58% 122% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 21% 20% 17% 30% 2% 8% 14% 90% 5%
Contains more Calcium +248.7%
Contains more Iron +549.1%
Contains more Magnesium +210.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.6%
Contains more Potassium +41.2%
Contains more Zinc +181.5%
Contains more Copper +335%
Contains more Manganese +35.9%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +199.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +384%
Contains more Folate +217.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +99%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 629% 42% 0% 33% 24% 55% 10% 9% 56% 110% 0% 1234%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 210% 0% 0% 65% 14% 17% 11% 11% 12% 35% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +199.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +384%
Contains more Folate +217.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +99%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +249.4%
Contains more Other +158.6%
Contains more Fats +15.4%
Equal in Carbs - 3.65
Equal in Water - 94.5
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +249.4%
Contains more Other +158.6%
Contains more Fats +15.4%
Equal in Carbs - 3.65
Equal in Water - 94.5

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spinach Celtuce
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach Celtuce Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 1.95g Celtuce
Protein 2.97g 0.85g Spinach
Fats 0.26g 0.3g Celtuce
Carbs 3.75g 3.65g Spinach
Calories 23kcal 18kcal Spinach
Sugar 0.43g Celtuce
Fiber 2.4g 1.7g Spinach
Calcium 136mg 39mg Spinach
Iron 3.57mg 0.55mg Spinach
Magnesium 87mg 28mg Spinach
Phosphorus 56mg 39mg Spinach
Potassium 466mg 330mg Spinach
Sodium 70mg 11mg Celtuce
Zinc 0.76mg 0.27mg Spinach
Copper 0.174mg 0.04mg Spinach
Manganese 0.935mg 0.688mg Spinach
Selenium 1.5µg 0.9µg Spinach
Vitamin A 10481IU 3500IU Spinach
Vitamin A RAE 524µg 175µg Spinach
Vitamin E 2.08mg Spinach
Vitamin C 9.8mg 19.5mg Celtuce
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.055mg Spinach
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.07mg Spinach
Vitamin B3 0.49mg 0.55mg Celtuce
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.183mg Celtuce
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.05mg Spinach
Folate 146µg 46µg Spinach
Vitamin K 493.6µg Spinach
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.006mg Spinach
Threonine 0.127mg 0.039mg Spinach
Isoleucine 0.152mg 0.055mg Spinach
Leucine 0.231mg 0.052mg Spinach
Lysine 0.182mg 0.055mg Spinach
Methionine 0.055mg 0.01mg Spinach
Phenylalanine 0.134mg 0.036mg Spinach
Valine 0.168mg 0.046mg Spinach
Histidine 0.066mg 0.015mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 0.043g Celtuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g Spinach
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g Spinach

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spinach Celtuce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
183%
Spinach
31%
Celtuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Spinach
21%
Celtuce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Celtuce
Celtuce contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celtuce
Celtuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Celtuce
Celtuce 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/nutrients
  2. Celtuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169990/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.