Side-by-Side Comparison

Black Beans (Cooked) vs Spinach (Raw)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Clean cooked glistening black beans in a dark stone bowl
legumes

Black Beans (Cooked)

132Calories
8.9Protein
8.7Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Crisp fresh dark green spinach leaves arranged on clean studio surface
vegetables

Spinach (Raw)

23Calories
2.9Protein
2.2Fiber
28.1Vit C
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Preparation State Notice

Comparing Black Beans (Cooked) (cooked) with Spinach (Raw) (raw). Moisture variations and cooking state affect nutrient concentrations.

Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-83%
Spinach (Raw)

Spinach (Raw) has fewer calories (energy) (23 kcal vs 132 kcal, 109 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+210%
Black Beans (Cooked)

Black Beans (Cooked) provides 8.9 g vs 2.9 g in Spinach (Raw) (+6.0 g, +210%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+295%
Black Beans (Cooked)

Black Beans (Cooked) provides 8.7 g vs 2.2 g in Spinach (Raw) (+6.5 g, +295%).

Higher Vitamin C
Spinach (Raw)

Spinach (Raw) provides 28.1 mg vs 0 mg in Black Beans (Cooked) (+28.1 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Black Beans (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Spinach (Raw)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Black Beans (Cooked) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
132 kcal7% DV
Spinach (Raw)
23 kcal1% DV

Black Beans (Cooked) provides 132 kcal vs 23 kcal in Spinach (Raw) (+109 kcal, +474%).

ProteinBlack Beans (Cooked) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
8.9 g18% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.9 g6% DV

Black Beans (Cooked) provides 8.9 g vs 2.9 g in Spinach (Raw) (+6.0 g, +210%).

CarbohydratesBlack Beans (Cooked) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
23.7 g9% DV
Spinach (Raw)
3.6 g1% DV

Black Beans (Cooked) provides 23.7 g vs 3.6 g in Spinach (Raw) (+20.1 g, +553%).

Dietary FiberBlack Beans (Cooked) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
8.7 g31% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.2 g8% DV

Black Beans (Cooked) provides 8.7 g vs 2.2 g in Spinach (Raw) (+6.5 g, +295%).

Total FatBlack Beans (Cooked) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
0.54 g1% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.39 g1% DV

Black Beans (Cooked) provides 0.54 g vs 0.39 g in Spinach (Raw) (+0.15 g, +38%).

Total SugarsSpinach (Raw) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
0.32 g1% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.42 g1% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 0.42 g vs 0.32 g in Black Beans (Cooked) (+0.10 g, +31%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CSpinach (Raw) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
0 mg
Spinach (Raw)
28.1 mg31% DV

Spinach (Raw) has higher vitamin c (28.1 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Spinach (Raw) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
0 µg
Spinach (Raw)
469 µg52% DV

Spinach (Raw) has higher vitamin a (rae) (469 µg vs 0 µg).

Vitamin DSimilar
Black Beans (Cooked)
0 µg
Spinach (Raw)
0 µg

Both Black Beans (Cooked) and Spinach (Raw) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin ESpinach (Raw) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
0.15 mg1% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.0 mg14% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.0 mg vs 0.15 mg in Black Beans (Cooked) (+1.9 mg, +1253%).

Vitamin KSpinach (Raw) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
2.8 µg2% DV
Spinach (Raw)
483 µg402% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 483 µg vs 2.8 µg in Black Beans (Cooked) (+480 µg, +17146%).

Folate (DFE)Spinach (Raw) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
149 µg37% DV
Spinach (Raw)
194 µg49% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 194 µg vs 149 µg in Black Beans (Cooked) (+45 µg, +30%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Black Beans (Cooked) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
0.24 mg20% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.08 mg7% DV

Black Beans (Cooked) provides 0.24 mg vs 0.08 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+0.17 mg, +213%).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Spinach (Raw) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
0.06 mg5% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.19 mg15% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.19 mg vs 0.06 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Spinach (Raw) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
0.51 mg3% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.72 mg5% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 0.72 mg vs 0.51 mg in Black Beans (Cooked) (+0.22 mg, +43%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Black Beans (Cooked) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
0.24 mg5% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.07 mg1% DV

Black Beans (Cooked) provides 0.24 mg vs 0.07 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+0.18 mg, +272%).

Vitamin B6Spinach (Raw) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
0.07 mg4% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.20 mg11% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides slightly more vitamin b6 (0.20 mg vs 0.07 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Black Beans (Cooked)
0 µg
Spinach (Raw)
0 µg

Both Black Beans (Cooked) and Spinach (Raw) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumSpinach (Raw) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
1.0 mg
Spinach (Raw)
79.0 mg3% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 79.0 mg vs 1.0 mg in Black Beans (Cooked) (+78.0 mg, +7800%).

PotassiumSpinach (Raw) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
355 mg8% DV
Spinach (Raw)
558 mg12% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 558 mg vs 355 mg in Black Beans (Cooked) (+203 mg, +57%).

CalciumSpinach (Raw) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
27.0 mg2% DV
Spinach (Raw)
99.0 mg8% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 99.0 mg vs 27.0 mg in Black Beans (Cooked) (+72.0 mg, +267%).

IronSpinach (Raw) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
2.1 mg12% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.7 mg15% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.7 mg vs 2.1 mg in Black Beans (Cooked) (+0.61 mg, +29%).

MagnesiumSpinach (Raw) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
60.0 mg14% DV
Spinach (Raw)
79.0 mg19% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 79.0 mg vs 60.0 mg in Black Beans (Cooked) (+19.0 mg, +32%).

PhosphorusBlack Beans (Cooked) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
140 mg11% DV
Spinach (Raw)
49.0 mg4% DV

Black Beans (Cooked) provides 140 mg vs 49.0 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+91.0 mg, +186%).

ZincBlack Beans (Cooked) higher
Black Beans (Cooked)
1.1 mg10% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.53 mg5% DV

Black Beans (Cooked) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.53 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+0.59 mg, +111%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Black Beans (Cooked)
0.09 g
Spinach (Raw)
0.06 g

Both Black Beans (Cooked) and Spinach (Raw) provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.09 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Black Beans (Cooked) leads in 9 categories while Spinach (Raw) leads in 14.Both foods show similar concentrations in 3 nutrients. Overall, Spinach (Raw) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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