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Truffle vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Truffle and Spinach?

  • Truffle is richer in Fiber, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Phosphorus, while Spinach is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Truffle's daily need coverage for Fiber is 271% higher.
  • Spinach has 29 times less Selenium than Truffle. Truffle has 43.4µg of Selenium, while Spinach has 1.5µg.

We used Fungi, Cloud ears, dried and Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 +16.9%
Contains more Iron +64.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +228.6%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +73.7%
Contains more Manganese +108.7%
Contains more Selenium +2793.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 87
Equal in Copper - 0.174
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 134% 63% 24% 42% 10% 21% 58% 122% 9%
Contains more Calcium +16.9%
Contains more Iron +64.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +228.6%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +73.7%
Contains more Manganese +108.7%
Contains more Selenium +2793.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 87
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 B2 +257.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1179%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +231.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.1%
Contains more Folate +284.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +257.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1179%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +231.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.1%
Contains more Folate +284.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +211.4%
Contains more Fats +180.8%
Contains more Carbs +1846.9%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Contains more Water +516.3%
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 3.75 g
Water: 91.21 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more Protein +211.4%
Contains more Fats +180.8%
Contains more Carbs +1846.9%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Contains more Water +516.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Spinach Opinion
Net carbs 2.91g 1.35g Truffle
Protein 9.25g 2.97g Truffle
Fats 0.73g 0.26g Truffle
Carbs 73.01g 3.75g Truffle
Calories 284kcal 23kcal Truffle
Sugar 0.43g Truffle
Fiber 70.1g 2.4g Truffle
Calcium 159mg 136mg Truffle
Iron 5.88mg 3.57mg Truffle
Magnesium 83mg 87mg Spinach
Phosphorus 184mg 56mg Truffle
Potassium 754mg 466mg Truffle
Sodium 35mg 70mg Truffle
Zinc 1.32mg 0.76mg Truffle
Copper 0.183mg 0.174mg Truffle
Manganese 1.951mg 0.935mg Truffle
Selenium 43.4µg 1.5µg Truffle
Vitamin A 0IU 10481IU Spinach
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 524µg Spinach
Vitamin E 2.08mg Spinach
Vitamin C 0mg 9.8mg Spinach
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.095mg Spinach
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.236mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 0.49mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.145mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.242mg Spinach
Folate 38µg 146µg Spinach
Vitamin K 493.6µg Spinach
Tryptophan 0.04mg Spinach
Threonine 0.127mg Spinach
Isoleucine 0.152mg Spinach
Leucine 0.231mg Spinach
Lysine 0.182mg Spinach
Methionine 0.055mg Spinach
Phenylalanine 0.134mg Spinach
Valine 0.168mg Spinach
Histidine 0.066mg Spinach
Saturated Fat 0.043g Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.006g Spinach
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g Spinach

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Truffle Spinach
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
33%
Truffle
183%
Spinach
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
52%
Spinach

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach
Spinach is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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)

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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/nutrients
  2. Spinach - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168463/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.