Fresh Garlic (Raw Allium Cloves) vs. Spinach (Raw Leafy Greens)
Comparing 2 standards across 19 specifications. 19 key differences identified.
Per 100g raw garlic cloves, it delivers 149 kcal, 6.36g protein, 33.1g carbohydrates (2.1g fiber / 31.0g net carbs / rich in inulin prebiotics), 0.50g fat, 401mg potassium, 1.24mg Vitamin B6 (73% DV), 31.2mg Vitamin C, and 4,000µg Allicin potential.
Per 100g raw spinach, you get 23 kcal, 2.86g protein, 3.63g carbohydrates (2.2g dietary fiber / 1.43g net carbs), 0.39g fat, 483µg Vitamin K1 (402% DV), 469µg Vitamin A RAE (52% DV), 194µg Folate (49% DV), 2.71mg iron, 99mg calcium, and ~750–900mg oxalic acid.
Specification Comparison Table
19 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Energy / Calories
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149 kcal (623 kJ) kcal | 23 kcal (97 kJ) kcal |
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Protein
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6.36 g (Exceptionally high for a bulb vegetable) g | 2.86 g (High-protein leafy vegetable) g |
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Carbohydrates
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33.1 g (Rich in non-digestible fructan inulin) g | 3.63 g (Net Carbs: 1.43 g) g |
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Dietary Fiber
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2.10 g g | 2.20 g (61% of total carbs) g |
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Net Carbohydrates
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31.0 g g | 1.43 g g |
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Total Sugars
|
1.00 g g | 0.42 g g |
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Total Fat
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0.50 g g | 0.39 g g |
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Vitamin K1
|
1.7 µg µg | 483 µg (402% DV) µg |
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Vitamin C
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31.2 mg (35% DV) mg | 28.1 mg (31% DV) mg |
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Calcium
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181 mg (18% DV) mg | 99.0 mg (10% DV / ~5% bioavailability due to oxalates) mg |
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Potassium
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401 mg (9% DV) mg | 558 mg (12% DV) mg |
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Water Content
|
58.6 % % | 91.4 % % |
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Vitamin B6
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1.24 mg (73% DV) mg | — |
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Selenium
|
14.2 µg (26% DV) µg | — |
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Allicin Potential
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~2,500 – 4,500 µg / g fresh clove µg/g | — |
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Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
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— | 469 µg RAE (52% DV) µg RAE |
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Folate (B9)
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— | 194 µg (49% DV) µg |
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Iron (Non-Heme)
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— | 2.71 mg (15% DV / Bound by oxalates) mg |
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Oxalic Acid (Oxalates)
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— | ~750 – 900 mg / 100g (High oxalate profile) mg |