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Spinach vs. Potato flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Spinach and Potato flour

  • Spinach has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, while Potato flour has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Spinach's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 411% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Potato flour.

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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 +109.2%
Contains more Iron +158.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.8%
Contains more Zinc +40.7%
Contains more Manganese +198.7%
Contains more Selenium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +114.8%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
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 20% 52% 47% 72% 89% 8% 15% 66% 41% 6%
Contains more Calcium +109.2%
Contains more Iron +158.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.8%
Contains more Zinc +40.7%
Contains more Manganese +198.7%
Contains more Selenium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +114.8%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Copper +13.2%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +732%
Contains more Vitamin C +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +362.7%
Contains more Folate +484%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +615.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.8%
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 0% 5% 0% 13% 57% 12% 66% 29% 178% 19% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +732%
Contains more Vitamin C +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +362.7%
Contains more Folate +484%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +615.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1298.9%
Contains more Protein +132.3%
Contains more Fats +30.8%
Contains more Carbs +2116%
Contains more Other +73.5%
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 g
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
Contains more Water +1298.9%
Contains more Protein +132.3%
Contains more Fats +30.8%
Contains more Carbs +2116%
Contains more Other +73.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.6%
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach Potato flour Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 77.2g Potato flour
Protein 2.97g 6.9g Potato flour
Fats 0.26g 0.34g Potato flour
Carbs 3.75g 83.1g Potato flour
Calories 23kcal 357kcal Potato flour
Sugar 0.43g 3.52g Spinach
Fiber 2.4g 5.9g Potato flour
Calcium 136mg 65mg Spinach
Iron 3.57mg 1.38mg Spinach
Magnesium 87mg 65mg Spinach
Phosphorus 56mg 168mg Potato flour
Potassium 466mg 1001mg Potato flour
Sodium 70mg 55mg Potato flour
Zinc 0.76mg 0.54mg Spinach
Copper 0.174mg 0.197mg Potato flour
Manganese 0.935mg 0.313mg Spinach
Selenium 1.5µg 1.1µg Spinach
Vitamin A 10481IU 0IU Spinach
Vitamin A RAE 524µg 0µg Spinach
Vitamin E 2.08mg 0.25mg Spinach
Vitamin C 9.8mg 3.8mg Spinach
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.228mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.051mg Spinach
Vitamin B3 0.49mg 3.507mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.474mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.769mg Potato flour
Folate 146µg 25µg Spinach
Vitamin K 493.6µg 0µg Spinach
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.127mg 0.28mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.152mg 0.299mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.231mg 0.425mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.182mg 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.055mg 0.107mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.134mg 0.316mg Potato flour
Valine 0.168mg 0.356mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.066mg 0.166mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.043g 0.09g Spinach
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.008g Potato flour
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.15g Potato flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spinach Potato flour
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%
Potato flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Spinach
41%
Potato flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach
Spinach is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato flour
Potato flour 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.

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. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.