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Spinach vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Spinach and Red potato?

  • Spinach is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin E , and Calcium, while Red potato is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Spinach's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 409% higher.
  • Red potato has 524 times less Vitamin A RAE than Spinach. Spinach has 524µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Red potato has 1µg.

We used Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked types in this comparison.

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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 +1411.1%
Contains more Iron +410%
Contains more Magnesium +210.7%
Contains more Zinc +90%
Contains more Manganese +440.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +17%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.174
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 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1411.1%
Contains more Iron +410%
Contains more Magnesium +210.7%
Contains more Zinc +90%
Contains more Manganese +440.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +17%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.174

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 +104710%
Contains more Vitamin E +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +372%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.2%
Contains more Folate +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +17528.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.2%
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 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +104710%
Contains more Vitamin E +2500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +372%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.2%
Contains more Folate +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +17528.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.1%
Contains more Fats +73.3%
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Other +40.3%
Contains more Carbs +422.4%
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% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Protein +29.1%
Contains more Fats +73.3%
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Other +40.3%
Contains more Carbs +422.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.5%
27% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.043 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach Red potato Opinion
Net carbs 1.35g 17.79g Red potato
Protein 2.97g 2.3g Spinach
Fats 0.26g 0.15g Spinach
Carbs 3.75g 19.59g Red potato
Calories 23kcal 89kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 0.43g 1.43g Spinach
Fiber 2.4g 1.8g Spinach
Calcium 136mg 9mg Spinach
Iron 3.57mg 0.7mg Spinach
Magnesium 87mg 28mg Spinach
Phosphorus 56mg 72mg Red potato
Potassium 466mg 545mg Red potato
Sodium 70mg 12mg Red potato
Zinc 0.76mg 0.4mg Spinach
Copper 0.174mg 0.174mg
Manganese 0.935mg 0.173mg Spinach
Selenium 1.5µg Spinach
Vitamin A 10481IU 10IU Spinach
Vitamin A RAE 524µg 1µg Spinach
Vitamin E 2.08mg 0.08mg Spinach
Vitamin C 9.8mg 12.6mg Red potato
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.072mg Spinach
Vitamin B2 0.236mg 0.05mg Spinach
Vitamin B3 0.49mg 1.595mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.145mg 0.341mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.212mg Spinach
Folate 146µg 27µg Spinach
Vitamin K 493.6µg 2.8µg Spinach
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.023mg Spinach
Threonine 0.127mg 0.075mg Spinach
Isoleucine 0.152mg 0.074mg Spinach
Leucine 0.231mg 0.109mg Spinach
Lysine 0.182mg 0.12mg Spinach
Methionine 0.055mg 0.035mg Spinach
Phenylalanine 0.134mg 0.091mg Spinach
Valine 0.168mg 0.115mg Spinach
Histidine 0.066mg 0.039mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 0.043g 0.026g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g 0.002g Spinach
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.043g Spinach

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spinach Red potato
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
17%
Red potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Spinach
22%
Red potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
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 Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red potato
Red potato 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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.