Horseradish vs. Spinach
Nutrition comparison of Horseradish and Spinach
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
horseradish
versus
spinach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in horseradish and spinach:
- Both spinach and horseradish are high in Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Spinach has 18 times less sugar than horseradish.
- Spinach has 52% less calories than horseradish.
- Spinach has 68% less carbohydrates than horseradish.
- Spinach has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Spinach is a great source of iron.
- Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Horseradish (Horseradish, prepared) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spinach has 52% less calories than horseradish - spinach has 23 calories per 100 grams and horseradish has 48 calories.
| Horseradish | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 49% |
| Fat | ~ | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Spinach has 68% less carbohydrates than horseradish - spinach has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and horseradish has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both spinach and horseradish are high in dietary fiber. Horseradish has 50% more dietary fiber than spinach - spinach has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and horseradish has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Spinach has 18 times less sugar than horseradish - spinach has 0.42g of sugar per 100 grams and horseradish has 8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spinach has 142% more protein than horseradish - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and horseradish has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both spinach and horseradish are low in saturated fat - spinach has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both spinach and horseradish are high in Vitamin C. Spinach has 13% more Vitamin C than horseradish - spinach has 28.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and horseradish has 24.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than horseradish - spinach has 469ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and horseradish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Spinach has 202 times more Vitamin E than horseradish - spinach has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 370 times more Vitamin K than horseradish - spinach has 482.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and horseradish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Spinach has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both horseradish and spinach contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Horseradish | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.024 MG | 0.189 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.724 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.093 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073 MG | 0.195 MG |
| Folate | 57 UG | 194 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both spinach and horseradish are high in calcium. Spinach has 77% more calcium than horseradish - spinach has 99mg of calcium per 100 grams and horseradish has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Spinach is a great source of iron and it has 545% more iron than horseradish - spinach has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Both spinach and horseradish are high in potassium. Spinach has 127% more potassium than horseradish - spinach has 558mg of potassium per 100 grams and horseradish has 246mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Horseradish | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 5626 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 10 UG | 12198 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, spinach has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than horseradish per 100 grams.
| Horseradish | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.053 G | 0.138 G |
| Total | 0.053 G | 0.138 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, horseradish has more linoleic acid than spinach per 100 grams.
| Horseradish | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.285 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.285 G | 0.026 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Horseradish (Horseradish, prepared) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) .
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FAQ
Does spinach or horseradish contain more calories in 100 grams?Spinach has 50% less calories than horseradish - spinach has 23 calories in 100g and horseradish has 48 calories.
Is spinach or horseradish better for protein?
Spinach has 140% more protein than horseradish - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and horseradish has 1.2g of protein.
Does spinach or horseradish have more carbohydrates?
By weight, spinach has 70% fewer carbohydrates than horseradish - spinach has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and horseradish has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
Does spinach or horseradish contain more calcium?
Both spinach and horseradish are high in calcium. Spinach has 80% more calcium than horseradish - spinach has 99mg of calcium in 100 grams and horseradish has 56mg of calcium.
Does spinach or horseradish contain more potassium?
Both spinach and horseradish are high in potassium. Spinach has 130% more potassium than horseradish - spinach has 558mg of potassium in 100 grams and horseradish has 246mg of potassium.