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Spinach raw vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between spinach raw and peanuts

  • Spinach raw is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C, yet peanuts are richer in copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, vitamin E, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for spinach raw is 402% higher.
  • Peanuts have a lower glycemic index than spinach raw.

Food types used in this article are Spinach, raw and Peanuts, all types, 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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
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%
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 ~92mg

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Peanut
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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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +1306.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +802.1%
Contains more FatsFats +12525.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +344.4%
Contains more OtherOther +35.5%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach raw Peanut
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
137%
Spinach raw
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
131%
Peanut

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