Spinach vs. Sesame oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between spinach and sesame oil?
- Spinach has more vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, folate, magnesium, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and potassium than sesame oil.
- Spinach's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 400% higher.
- Spinach is lower in saturated fat.
- Spinach has a higher glycemic index (32) than sesame oil (0).
We used Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Oil, sesame, salad or cooking 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3529.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +9750% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38361.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.043 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.109 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
39.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
41.7 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +661566.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38156.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 493.6µg | 13.6µg | 400% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g | 41.7g | 277% |
| Fats | 0.26g | 100g | 153% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 39.7g | 99% |
| Saturated fat | 0.043g | 14.2g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 524µg | 0µg | 58% |
| Iron | 3.57mg | 0mg | 45% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 884kcal | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.935mg | 41% | |
| Folate | 146µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 87mg | 0mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.174mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.236mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 466mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 9.8mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.76mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Protein | 2.97g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 2.08mg | 1.4mg | 5% |
| Choline | 19.7mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.49mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 70mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.75g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.35g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.43g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.127mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.152mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.231mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.182mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.055mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.134mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.168mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0mg | 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
135%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
0%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.157g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame oil contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Sesame oil is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)