Pecan vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pecan and spinach raw different?
- Pecan is higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, and phosphorus; however, spinach raw is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for spinach raw is 400% higher.
- Pecan contains 98 times more saturated fat than spinach raw. While pecan contains 6.18g of saturated fat, spinach raw contains only 0.063g.
- Pecan has a lower glycemic index (10) than spinach raw (32).
Nuts, pecans and Spinach, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +823.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +754.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +465.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +401.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +280% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +746.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1227.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +109.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2454.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +15533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13697.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +781.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.17 g
Fats:
71.97 g
Carbs:
13.86 g
Water:
3.52 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
2.86 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
91.4 g
Other:
1.72 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +220.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18353.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +281.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2496.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.614 g
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 | +407910% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12999.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.46 g
Sucrose:
3.9 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +5471.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +175% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +275% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 482.9µg | 400% |
| Manganese | 4.5mg | 0.897mg | 157% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 0.165g | 143% |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.13mg | 119% |
| Fats | 71.97g | 0.39g | 110% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 0.01g | 102% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 469µg | 52% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.078mg | 49% |
| Folate | 22µg | 194µg | 43% |
| Zinc | 4.53mg | 0.53mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 49mg | 33% |
| Calories | 691kcal | 23kcal | 33% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 2.2g | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 28.1mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 6.18g | 0.063g | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 0.065mg | 16% |
| Protein | 9.17g | 2.86g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 79mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.189mg | 5% |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 19.3mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 558mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 2.03mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 13.86g | 3.63g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 0.724mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 99mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 79mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 2.71mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.195mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 0.42g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 0.223mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0.15g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
31%
137%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.117g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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