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Broccoli vs Spinach
CALORIC DENSITY
Broccoli, raw
Spinach, raw
0.34
0.23
11090
11457

First, let's take a look at the macros. Each of these are listed in grams and as usual, normalized to 200 calories for easy comparison, so we're always comparing apples to apples.

*All our data comes from the USDA Nutrient Database.
Broccoli
Spinach
Protein = 17g
Protein = 25g
Carbohydrates = 39g
Carbohydrates = 32g
Fat = 2g
Fat = 3g
Fiber = 15g
Fiber = 19g
Monounsaturated = 0g
Monounsaturated = 0g
Polyunsaturated = 0g
Polyunsaturated = 1g
Saturated Fat = 0g
Saturated Fat = 1g
Nutrient broccoli spinach
Protein 17g 25g
Carbohydrate 39g 32g
Fiber 15g 19g
Fat 2g 3g
Monounsat. Fat 0g 3g
Polyunsat. Fat 0g 1g
Saturated Fat 0g 1g
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Note: the chart below maxes out at 20, so you can see better.

Next, let's take a look at the Vitamin density. These values are shown in units of percent of recommended daily intake. And since we're showing 200 calories worth, this means anything above 10% is good.

Choline = 26%
Choline = 37%
Vitamin A = 29%
Vitamin A = 653%
Vitamin C = 700%
Vitamin C = 326%
Vitamin E = 38%
Vitamin E = 147%
Vitamin K = 747%
Vitamin K = 5249%
Nutrientbroccolispinach
Choline26%37%
Vitamin A29%653%
Vitamin C700%326%
Vitamin E38%147%
Vitamin K747%5249%

Broccoli have significantly more Vitamins C than spinach. Spinach have significantly more Vitamins A, E, K than broccoli. Broccoli are a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Niacin, Magnesium, Zinc. Broccoli are a great source of Thiamin, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron. Broccoli are an excellent source of Vitamin K, Vitamin C. Spinach are a great source of Thiamin, Niacin, Zinc, Phosphorus. Spinach are an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron.

spinach

And here we see the B-vitamins: B1 (Thiamin), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6 (Pyridoxine)

Vitamin B1 = 42%
Vitamin B1 = 68%
Vitamin B2 = 63%
Vitamin B2 = 149%
Vitamin B3 = 31%
Vitamin B3 = 53%
Vitamin B5 = 67%
Vitamin B5 = 11%
Vitamin B6 = 94%
Vitamin B6 = 154%
Vitamin B12 = 0%
Vitamin B12 = 0%
Nutrientbroccolispinach
Vitamin B142%68%
Vitamin B263%149%
Vitamin B331%53%
Vitamin B567%11%
Vitamin B694%154%
Vitamin B120%0%

Now, lets look at mineral density. Here we have a lot of important electrolytes and minerals. Once again, units are in percent of RDI, thus for this 200 calorie serving anything above 10% would considered high.

Sodium = 13%
Sodium = 46%
Potassium = 53%
Potassium = 139%
Calcium = 55%
Calcium = 172%
Magnesium = 35%
Magnesium = 196%
Phosphorus = 67%
Phosphorus = 73%
Iron = 72%
Iron = 393%
Manganese = 54%
Manganese = 339%
Selenium = 33%
Selenium = 19%
Copper = 29%
Copper = 113%
Zinc = 26%
Zinc = 49%
Nutrientbroccolispinach
Sodium13%46%
Potasium53%139%
Calcium55%172%
Magnesium35%196%
Phosphorus67%73%
Iron72%393%
Manganese54%339%
Selenium33%19%
Copper29%113%
Zinc26%49%

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