Spinach vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between spinach and peanuts
- Spinach is higher in vitamin K and vitamin A, yet peanuts are higher in copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin E, and vitamin B5.
- Spinach covers your daily vitamin K needs 411% more than peanuts.
- The amount of saturated fat in spinach is lower.
- The glycemic index of peanuts is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +47.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +93.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +557.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +330.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +571.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +106.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +380% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +573.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2362.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1118.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +64.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +166.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1303.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +768.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18838.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +330.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +407000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14173.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 493.6µg | 0µg | 411% |
| Copper | 0.174mg | 1.144mg | 108% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g | 15.558g | 103% |
| Fats | 0.26g | 49.24g | 75% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.49mg | 12.066mg | 72% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 24.426g | 61% |
| Vitamin A | 524µg | 0µg | 58% |
| Phosphorus | 56mg | 376mg | 46% |
| Protein | 2.97g | 25.8g | 46% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.64mg | 45% |
| Manganese | 0.935mg | 1.934mg | 43% |
| Vitamin E | 2.08mg | 8.33mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 1.767mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 0.043g | 6.279g | 28% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 567kcal | 27% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 8.5g | 24% |
| Folate | 146µg | 240µg | 24% |
| Zinc | 0.76mg | 3.27mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 87mg | 168mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3.57mg | 4.58mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 9.8mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 1.5µg | 7.2µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.236mg | 0.135mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.348mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 466mg | 705mg | 7% |
| Choline | 19.7mg | 52.5mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 3.75g | 16.13g | 4% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 92mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 70mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 1.35g | 7.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.43g | 4.72g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.127mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.152mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.231mg | 1.672mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.182mg | 0.926mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.055mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.134mg | 1.377mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.168mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.652mg | 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
135%
75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.236g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.