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Peanut vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between peanuts and spinach raw

  • Peanuts are richer in copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin E, and vitamin B5, yet spinach raw is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for spinach raw is 402% higher.
  • Peanuts contain 27 times more vitamin B5 than spinach raw. Peanuts contain 1.767mg of vitamin B5, while spinach raw contains 0.065mg.
  • Peanuts have a lower glycemic index than spinach raw.

Food types used in this article are Peanuts, all types, raw and Spinach, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Peanut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.3%
Contains more IronIron +69%
Contains more CopperCopper +780%
Contains more ZincZinc +517%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +667.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +115.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +620%
~equal in Calcium ~99mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Peanut
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +310.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +720.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1566.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2618.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +172%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +802.1%
Contains more FatsFats +12525.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +344.4%
Contains more OtherOther +35.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1306.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +244160%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9329.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peanut Spinach raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Spinach raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 482.9µg 402%
Copper 1.144mg 0.13mg 113%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 0.165g 103%
Fats 49.24g 0.39g 75%
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 0.724mg 71%
Monounsaturated fat 24.426g 0.01g 61%
Vitamin A 0µg 469µg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.078mg 47%
Phosphorus 376mg 49mg 47%
Protein 25.8g 2.86g 46%
Manganese 1.934mg 0.897mg 45%
Vitamin E 8.33mg 2.03mg 42%
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.065mg 34%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.1mg 31%
Saturated fat 6.279g 0.063g 28%
Calories 567kcal 23kcal 27%
Fiber 8.5g 2.2g 25%
Zinc 3.27mg 0.53mg 25%
Iron 4.58mg 2.71mg 23%
Magnesium 168mg 79mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.195mg 12%
Folate 240µg 194µg 12%
Selenium 7.2µg 1µg 11%
Choline 52.5mg 19.3mg 6%
Carbs 16.13g 3.63g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.189mg 4%
Potassium 705mg 558mg 4%
Sodium 18mg 79mg 3%
Calcium 92mg 99mg 1%
Net carbs 7.63g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 4.72g 0.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.883mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 1.672mg 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 0.926mg 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.317mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.129mg 0%
Valine 1.082mg 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.652mg 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Spinach raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Peanut
137%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.216g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/nutrients
  2. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.