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Spinach vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spinach and Pickled cucumber different?

  • Spinach has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Iron, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Calcium than Pickled cucumber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Spinach is 372% higher.
  • Spinach has less Sodium.

Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Pickles, cucumber, sour are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +792.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2075%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +1926.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +3700%
Contains more Copper +104.7%
Contains more Manganese +8400%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +792.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2075%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +1926.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Zinc +3700%
Contains more Copper +104.7%
Contains more Manganese +8400%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Spinach
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Contains more Vitamin A +5387.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2211.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +880%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2588.9%
Contains more Folate +14500%
Contains more Vitamin K +950.2%
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 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin A +5387.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2211.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +880%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +281.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2588.9%
Contains more Folate +14500%
Contains more Vitamin K +950.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +800%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +65.9%
Contains more Other +72.9%
Equal in Water - 94.08
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% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +800%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +65.9%
Contains more Other +72.9%
Equal in Water - 94.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.6%
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach Pickled cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 1.06g Spinach
Protein 2.97g 0.33g Spinach
Fats 0.26g 0.2g Spinach
Carbs 3.75g 2.26g Spinach
Calories 23kcal 11kcal Spinach
Sugar 0.43g 1.06g Spinach
Fiber 2.4g 1.2g Spinach
Calcium 136mg 0mg Spinach
Iron 3.57mg 0.4mg Spinach
Magnesium 87mg 4mg Spinach
Phosphorus 56mg 14mg Spinach
Potassium 466mg 23mg Spinach
Sodium 70mg 1208mg Spinach
Zinc 0.76mg 0.02mg Spinach
Copper 0.174mg 0.085mg Spinach
Manganese 0.935mg 0.011mg Spinach
Selenium 1.5µg 0µg Spinach
Vitamin A 10481IU 191IU Spinach
Vitamin A RAE 524µg 10µg Spinach
Vitamin E 2.08mg 0.09mg Spinach
Vitamin C 9.8mg 1mg Spinach
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0mg Spinach
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.01mg Spinach
Vitamin B3 0.49mg 0mg Spinach
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.038mg Spinach
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.009mg Spinach
Folate 146µg 1µg Spinach
Vitamin K 493.6µg 47µg Spinach
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.003mg Spinach
Threonine 0.127mg 0.009mg Spinach
Isoleucine 0.152mg 0.01mg Spinach
Leucine 0.231mg 0.014mg Spinach
Lysine 0.182mg 0.014mg Spinach
Methionine 0.055mg 0.003mg Spinach
Phenylalanine 0.134mg 0.009mg Spinach
Valine 0.168mg 0.011mg Spinach
Histidine 0.066mg 0.005mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 0.043g 0.052g Spinach
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.003g Spinach
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.081g Spinach

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spinach Pickled cucumber
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
12%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Spinach
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach
Spinach contains less Sodium (difference - 1138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach
Spinach is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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 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)

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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.