Peach vs. Spinach
Nutrition comparison of Peach and Spinach
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
peach
versus
spinach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in peach and spinach:
- Spinach has 64% less carbohydrates than peach.
- Spinach has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, peach contains more pantothenic acid.
- Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Peach (Peaches, yellow, raw) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spinach and peach contain similar amounts of calories - spinach has 23 calories per 100 grams and peach has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, peach is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to spinach per calorie. Peach has a macronutrient ratio of 8:87:6 and for spinach, 39:49:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Peach | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 49% |
| Fat | 6% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Spinach has 64% less carbohydrates than peach - spinach has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 47% more dietary fiber than peach - spinach has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peach has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Spinach and peach contain similar amounts of sugar - spinach has 0.42g of sugar per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Spinach has 214% more protein than peach - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both spinach and peach are low in saturated fat - spinach has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 585% more Vitamin C than peach - spinach has 28.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peach has 4.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 18 times more Vitamin A than peach - spinach has 469ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peach has 24ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Spinach has more Vitamin E than peach - spinach has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and peach does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 159 times more Vitamin K than peach - spinach has 482.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peach has 3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Spinach has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, peach contains more pantothenic acid. Both peach and spinach contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Peach | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.189 MG |
| Niacin | 0.806 MG | 0.724 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.153 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025 MG | 0.195 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 194 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Spinach is an excellent source of calcium and it has 23 times more calcium than peach - spinach has 99mg of calcium per 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Spinach is a great source of iron and it has 697% more iron than peach - spinach has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and peach has 0.34mg of iron.
potassium
Spinach is an excellent source of potassium and it has 357% more potassium than peach - spinach has 558mg of potassium per 100 grams and peach has 122mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Peach | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 224 UG | 5626 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 132 UG | 12198 UG |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Peach or Spinach .
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FAQ
Does spinach or peach contain more calories in 100 grams?Spinach and peach contain similar amounts of calories - spinach has 23 calories in 100g and peach has 42 calories.
Is spinach or peach better for protein?
Spinach has 210% more protein than peach - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and peach has 0.91g of protein.
Does spinach or peach have more carbohydrates?
By weight, spinach has 60% fewer carbohydrates than peach - spinach has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and peach has 10.1g of carbohydrates.
Does spinach or peach contain more calcium?
Spinach is a rich source of calcium and it has 23 times more calcium than peach - spinach has 99mg of calcium in 100 grams and peach has 4mg of calcium.
Does spinach or peach contain more potassium?
Spinach is a rich source of potassium and it has 360% more potassium than peach - spinach has 558mg of potassium in 100 grams and peach has 122mg of potassium.