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Peanut butter vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between peanut butter and spinach raw

  • Peanut butter is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin E, phosphorus, manganese, and copper, yet spinach raw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate.
  • Spinach raw covers your daily vitamin K needs 402% more than peanut butter.
  • Peanut butter contains 164 times more saturated fat than spinach raw. While peanut butter contains 10.325g of saturated fat, spinach raw contains only 0.063g.
  • The glycemic index of peanut butter is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
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 CopperCopper +224.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +373.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +583.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +310%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +102%
Contains more IronIron +55.7%
~equal in Potassium ~558mg

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.
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% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
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 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1711%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1649.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +226.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +160866.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +123%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.189mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 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 +676.6%
Contains more FatsFats +13069.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +514.6%
Contains more OtherOther +68%
Contains more WaterWater +7330.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 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 +259310%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7497%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
16% 26% 35% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.11 g
Fructose: 0.15 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +14542.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +18.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +25%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peanut butter 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 butter Spinach raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.3µg 482.9µg 402%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 0.165g 82%
Fats 51.36g 0.39g 78%
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 0.724mg 77%
Monounsaturated fat 25.941g 0.01g 65%
Vitamin A 0µg 469µg 52%
Saturated fat 10.325g 0.063g 47%
Vitamin E 9.1mg 2.03mg 47%
Phosphorus 335mg 49mg 41%
Protein 22.21g 2.86g 39%
Manganese 1.665mg 0.897mg 33%
Copper 0.422mg 0.13mg 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.1mg 31%
Calories 598kcal 23kcal 29%
Folate 87µg 194µg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.065mg 21%
Magnesium 168mg 79mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.195mg 19%
Zinc 2.51mg 0.53mg 18%
Iron 1.74mg 2.71mg 12%
Fiber 5g 2.2g 11%
Choline 63mg 19.3mg 8%
Selenium 4.1µg 1µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.078mg 6%
Carbs 22.31g 3.63g 6%
Calcium 49mg 99mg 5%
Sodium 17mg 79mg 3%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Net carbs 17.31g 1.43g N/A
Potassium 558mg 558mg 0%
Sugar 10.49g 0.42g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.189mg 0%
Trans fat 0.075g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.525mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 1.546mg 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 0.681mg 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.265mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0.129mg 0%
Valine 0.782mg 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.557mg 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0.15g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter 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
60%
Peanut butter
137%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.262g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter 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 butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.