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Spinach vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between spinach and custard apple

  • Spinach is richer in vitamin A, iron, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin B2, yet custard apple is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for spinach is 209% higher.
  • Spinach contains 5 times more iron than custard apple. Spinach contains 3.57mg of iron, while custard apple contains 0.71mg.
  • Spinach has a lower glycemic index than custard apple.

Food types used in this article are Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), 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 62% 41% 41% 134% 58% 21% 24% 9.1% 122% 8.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +383.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +353.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22%
Contains more IronIron +402.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%

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.
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 33% 175% 42% 0% 24% 54% 9.2% 8.7% 56% 0% 1234% 110% 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 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +95.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.5mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.135mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.221mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 g
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.7%
Contains more WaterWater +27.6%
Contains more OtherOther +81%
Contains more FatsFats +130.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +572%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.043 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach Custard apple DV% diff.
Vitamin K 493.6µg 411%
Vitamin A 524µg 2µg 58%
Manganese 0.935mg 41%
Folate 146µg 37%
Iron 3.57mg 0.71mg 36%
Copper 0.174mg 19%
Magnesium 87mg 18mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.08mg 14%
Calcium 136mg 30mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.1mg 10%
Vitamin C 9.8mg 19.2mg 10%
Zinc 0.76mg 7%
Carbs 3.75g 25.2g 7%
Phosphorus 56mg 21mg 5%
Calories 23kcal 101kcal 4%
Choline 19.7mg 4%
Sodium 70mg 4mg 3%
Selenium 1.5µg 3%
Protein 2.97g 1.7g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.221mg 2%
Potassium 466mg 382mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 1%
Saturated fat 0.043g 0.231g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.08mg 1%
Fats 0.26g 0.6g 1%
Net carbs 1.35g 22.8g N/A
Sugar 0.43g N/A
Fiber 2.4g 2.4g 0%
Vitamin B3 0.49mg 0.5mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.135mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 0%
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.007mg 0%
Threonine 0.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.152mg 0%
Leucine 0.231mg 0%
Lysine 0.182mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.055mg 0.004mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.134mg 0%
Valine 0.168mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spinach Custard apple
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
135%
Spinach
14%
Custard apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Spinach
9%
Custard apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple 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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.