Spinach vs. Chrysanthemum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between spinach and chrysanthemum
- Spinach is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6, yet chrysanthemum is higher in folate.
- Spinach covers your daily vitamin K needs 120% more than chrysanthemum.
- Spinach contains 7 times more vitamin C than chrysanthemum. While spinach contains 9.8mg of vitamin C, chrysanthemum contains only 1.4mg.
- The glycemic index of chrysanthemum is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Chrysanthemum, garland, 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 | +171.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.7% |
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 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +351.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +41% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.26 g
Carbs:
3.75 g
Water:
91.21 g
Other:
1.81 g
Protein:
3.36 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
3.02 g
Water:
91.4 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +115.4% |
~equal in
Water
~91.4g
~equal in
Other
~1.66g
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 493.6µg | 350µg | 120% |
| Vitamin A | 524µg | 116µg | 45% |
| Iron | 3.57mg | 2.29mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.08mg | 14% | |
| Magnesium | 87mg | 32mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 9.8mg | 1.4mg | 9% |
| Folate | 146µg | 177µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.236mg | 0.144mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.176mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.174mg | 0.137mg | 4% |
| Choline | 19.7mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 466mg | 567mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 3g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.221mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 70mg | 118mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 117mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.97g | 3.36g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g | 1% | |
| Calories | 23kcal | 24kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.26g | 0.56g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.35g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Carbs | 3.75g | 3.02g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.43g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.76mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 54mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.935mg | 0.943mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.49mg | 0.531mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.043g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.152mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.231mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.168mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 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
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91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chrysanthemum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chrysanthemum 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 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.