Is Japanese Spinach Different? A Guide to Horenso, Komatsuna, and More
                                
                                
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                                According to nutritional data, the Japanese spinach variety known as komatsuna can contain up to three times the amount of calcium found in regular spinach. This significant difference is just one of many distinctions impacting flavor, texture, preparation, and overall nutritional value between Japanese and Western varieties.