Introduction
Whether you want to swap one ingredient for another based on what you have on hand, or to make something healthier, it is helpful to know how your substitution will impact the overall nutrition of your dish. Below, I've outlined nutritional comparisons of similar foods, all based on 100 g.
Comparisons
Bananas vs Applesauce
Sweet Potato vs Pumpkin vs Butternut Squash Purees
Honey vs Maple Syrup vs Sugar Free Syrup
Butter vs Olive Oil vs Coconut Oil
White vs Whole Wheat vs Oat vs Almond vs Coconut Flour
White vs Brown Rice vs Quinoa vs Couscous
White vs Whole Wheat vs Red Lentil Pasta vs Zoodles vs Spaghetti Squash vs Shirataki Noodles
Greek Yogurt vs Cottage Cheese vs Coconut Yogurt
Mayo vs Light Mayo Sour Cream vs Greek Yogurt
Cream Cheese vs Ricotta vs Cottage Cheese
Whole vs Skim vs Almond vs Coconut Milk
Heavy Cream vs Evaporated Milk
Mozzarella vs Cheddar vs Parmesan vs Feta Cheese
Whey vs Casein vs Powdered Peanut Butter
Apple vs Pear vs Orange vs Banana vs Peach
Blueberries vs Strawberries vs Raspberries vs Blackberries
Watermelon vs Honeydew vs Cantaloupe
Raisins vs Dates vs Figs
Peppers vs Onions vs Carrots vs Mushrooms
Yellow Squash vs Zucchini vs Eggplant
Potatoes vs Sweet Potatoes vs Plantains vs Butternut Squash vs Acorn Squash
Cauliflower vs Broccoli vs Brussel Sprouts
Spinach vs Kale vs Romaine Lettuce vs Iceberg Lettuce
Green Cabbage vs Arugula vs Mustard Greens vs Swiss Chard
Peanuts vs Almonds vs Pistachios vs Cashews vs Walnuts
Sunflower vs Pumpkin vs Sesame Seeds
Chia vs Flax vs Hemp Seeds
Chicken Breast vs Thighs
Ground Beef vs Turkey vs Chicken
Beef vs Chicken vs Pork Liver
Whole Eggs vs Egg Yolks vs Egg Whites vs Flax Egg
Canned Sardines vs Mackerel vs Tuna
Salmon vs Tilapia vs Herring vs Halibut vs Mahi Mahi
Tomato Sauce vs Pesto vs Alfredo
References
Whether you want to swap one ingredient for another based on what you have on hand, or to make something healthier, it is helpful to know how your substitution will impact the overall nutrition of your dish. Below, I've outlined nutritional comparisons of similar foods, all based on 100 g.
Comparisons
- Baking
- Bananas vs Applesauce
- Sweet Potato vs Pumpkin vs Butternut Squash Purees
- Honey vs Maple Syrup vs Sugar Free Syrup
- Butter vs Olive Oil vs Coconut Oil
- White vs Whole Wheat vs Oat vs Almond vs Coconut Flour
- Carbs
- White vs Brown Rice vs Quinoa vs Couscous
- White vs Whole Wheat vs Red Lentil Pasta vs Zoodles vs Spaghetti Squash vs Shirataki Noodles
- Black vs Kidney vs Pinto vs Navy Beans vs Chickpeas vs Red Lentils
- Dairy
- Greek Yogurt vs Cottage Cheese vs Coconut Yogurt
- Mayo vs Light Mayo vs Sour Cream vs Yogurt
- Cream Cheese vs Ricotta vs Cottage Cheese
- Whole vs Skim vs Almond vs Coconut Milk
- Heavy Cream vs Evaporated Milk
- Mozzarella vs Cheddar vs Parmesan vs Feta Cheese
- Whey vs Casein vs Powdered Peanut Butter
- Fruits
- Apple vs Pear vs Orange vs Banana vs Peach
- Blueberry vs Strawberry vs Raspberry vs Blackberry
- Watermelon vs Honeydew vs Cantaloupe
- Raisins vs Dates vs Figs
- Vegetables
- Pepper vs Onion vs Carrots vs Mushrooms
- Yellow Squash vs Zucchini vs Eggplant
- Potato vs Sweet Potato vs Plantains vs Butternut Squash vs Acorn Squash
- Cauliflower vs Broccoli vs Brussel Sprouts
- Spinach vs Kale vs Romaine Lettuce vs Iceberg Lettuce
- Green Cabbage vs Arugula vs Mustard Greens vs Swiss Chard
- Nuts and Seeds
- Peanuts vs Almonds vs Pistachios vs Cashews vs Walnuts
- Sunflower vs Pumpkin vs Sesame Seed
- Chia vs Flax vs Hemp Seeds
- Protein
- Chicken Breast vs Chicken Thighs
- Ground Beef vs Ground Turkey vs Ground Chicken
- Beef vs Chicken vs Pork Liver
- Whole Egg vs Egg Yolk vs Egg White vs Flax Egg
- Canned Sardines vs Mackerel vs Tuna
- Salmon vs Tilapia vs Herring vs Halibut vs Mahi Mahi
- Other
Bananas vs Applesauce
| Nutrient | Banana | Applesauce (Unsweetened) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 89 | 42 |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Net Carbs | 20.2 g | 10.2 g |
| Sugar | 12.2 g | 9.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 1.1 g |
| Vitamin C |
8.7 mg (10%10 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
1.0 mg (1%1 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
| Potassium |
358 mg (8%8 % of Daily Value (4700 mg)) |
74 mg (2%2 % of Daily Value (4700 mg)) |
Sweet Potato vs Pumpkin vs Butternut Squash Purees
| Nutrient | Sweet Potato |
Pumpkin | Butternut Squash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 | 51 | 40 |
| Protein | 2.0 g | 1.1 g | 0.9 g |
| Net Carbs | 17.4 g | 6.3 g | 7.3 g |
| Sugar | 6.5 g | 2.9 g | 2.0 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 0.5 g | 3.2 g |
| Vitamin A |
961.0 mcg (107%107 % of Daily Value (900 mcg)) |
433.0 mcg (48%48 % of Daily Value (900 mcg)) |
558.0 mcg (62%62 % of Daily Value (900 mcg)) |
| Potassium |
475 mg (10%10 % of Daily Value (4700 mg)) |
354 mg (8%8 % of Daily Value (4700 mg)) |
284 mg (6%6 % of Daily Value (4700 mg)) |
Honey vs Maple Syrup vs Sugar Free Syrup
| Nutrient | Honey | Maple Syrup |
Sugar Free Syrup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 305 | 260 | 12 |
| Net Carbs | 82.2 g | 67.1 g | 0.0 g |
| Added Sugar | 82.1 g | 60.5 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugar Alcohol | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 55.6 g |
Butter vs Olive Oil vs Coconut Oil
| Nutrient | Butter | Olive Oil |
Coconut Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 717 | 887 | 893 |
| Fat | 81.1 g | 100.0 g | 99.1 g |
| Saturated Fat | 50.5 g | 13.8 g | 82.5 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.4 g | 73.0 g | 6.3 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | 10.5 g | 1.7 g |
White vs Whole Wheat vs Oat vs Almond vs Coconut Flour
| Nutrient | White Flour |
Whole Wheat Flour |
Oat Flour |
Almond Flour |
Coconut Flour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 364 | 340 | 370 | 593 | 400 |
| Protein | 10.3 g | 13.2 g | 13.7 g | 21.4 g | 20.0 g |
| Fat | 1.0 g | 2.5 g | 6.9 g | 52.5 g | 13.3 g |
| Net Carbs | 73.6 g | 61.3 g | 58.8 g | 8.7 g | 26.7 g |
| Sugar | 0.3 g | 0.4 g | 1.4 g | 4.6 g | 20.0 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 10.7 g | 9.4 g | 9.9 g | 33.3 g |
| Iron |
1.17 mg (6%6 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
3.6 mg (20%20 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
4.66 mg (26%26 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
3.29 mg (18%18 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
12.0 mg (67%67 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
White vs Brown Rice vs Quinoa vs Couscous
| Nutrient | White Rice |
Brown Rice |
Quinoa | Couscous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 360 | 367 | 368 | 376 |
| Protein | 6.6 g | 7.5 g | 14.1 g | 12.8 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g | 3.2 g | 6.1 g | 0.6 g |
| Net Carbs | 79.3 g | 72.7 g | 57.2 g | 72.4 g |
| Sugar | 0.0 g | 0.7 g | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fiber | 0.0 g | 3.6 g | 7.0 g | 5.0 g |
| Iron |
0.8 mg (4%4 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
1.29 mg (7%7 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
4.57 mg (25%25 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
1.08 mg (6%6 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
White vs Whole Wheat vs Red Lentil Pasta vs Zoodles vs Spaghetti Squash vs Shirataki Noodles
| Nutrient | White Pasta |
Whole Wheat Pasta |
Red Lentil Pasta |
Zoodles | Spaghetti Squash |
Shirataki Noodles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 371 | 352 | 321 | 17 | 31 | 6 |
| Protein | 13.0 g | 13.9 g | 21.5 g | 1.2 g | 0.6 g | 0.0 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g | 2.9 g | 1.9 g | 0.3 g | 0.6 g | 0.0 g |
| Net Carbs | 71.5 g | 64.2 g | 46.9 g | 2.1 g | 5.4 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugar | 2.7 g | 2.7 g | 0.0 g | 2.5 g | 2.8 g | 0.0 g |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 9.2 g | 9.7 g | 1.0 g | 1.5 g | 3.5 g |
| Iron |
1.3 mg (7%7 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
3.62 mg (20%20 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
6.62 mg (37%37 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
0.37 mg (2%2 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
0.31 mg (2%2 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
1.18 mg (7%7 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
Greek Yogurt vs Cottage Cheese vs Coconut Yogurt
| Nutrient | Greek Yogurt (Plain Nonfat) |
Cottage Cheese (Nonfat) |
Coconut Yogurt (Vanilla Sweetened) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 59 | 72 | 157 |
| Protein | 10.3 g | 10.3 g | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.3 g | 8.6 g |
| Net Carbs | 3.6 g | 6.7 g | 19.5 g |
| Sugar | 3.2 g | 1.9 g | 18.1 g |
| Vitamin B12 |
0.75 mcg (31%31 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)) |
0.46 mcg (19%19 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)) |
1.4 mcg (58%58 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)) |
| Calcium |
110 mg (8%8 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)) |
86 mg (7%7 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)) |
417 mg (32%32 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)) |
| Sodium |
36 mg (2%2 % of Daily Value (2300 mg)) |
372 mg (16%16 % of Daily Value (2300 mg)) |
51 mg (2%2 % of Daily Value (2300 mg)) |
Mayo vs Light Mayo Sour Cream vs Greek Yogurt
| Nutrient | Mayonnaise | Light Mayo |
Sour Cream |
Greek Yogurt (Plain Nonfat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 680 | 238 | 196 | 59 |
| Protein | 1.0 g | 0.4 g | 3.1 g | 10.3 g |
| Fat | 74.9 g | 22.2 g | 18.0 g | 0.4 g |
| Net Carbs | 0.6 g | 9.2 g | 5.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Sugar | 0.6 g | 3.6 g | 3.4 g | 3.2 g |
Cream Cheese vs Ricotta vs Cottage Cheese
| Nutrient | Greek Yogurt (Plain Nonfat) |
Cottage Cheese (Nonfat) |
Coconut Yogurt (Vanilla Sweetened) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 59 | 72 | 157 |
| Protein | 10.3 g | 10.3 g | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.3 g | 8.6 g |
| Net Carbs | 3.6 g | 6.7 g | 19.5 g |
| Sugar | 3.2 g | 1.9 g | 18.1 g |
| Vitamin B12 |
0.75 mcg (31%31 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)) |
0.46 mcg (19%19 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)) |
1.4 mcg (58%58 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)) |
| Calcium |
110 mg (8%8 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)) |
86 mg (7%7 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)) |
417 mg (32%32 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)) |
| Sodium |
36 mg (2%2 % of Daily Value (2300 mg)) |
372 mg (16%16 % of Daily Value (2300 mg)) |
51 mg (2%2 % of Daily Value (2300 mg)) |
Whole vs Skim vs Almond vs Coconut Milk
| Nutrient | Whole Milk |
Skim Milk |
Almond Milk (Unsweetened) |
Coconut Milk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 61 | 34 | 15 | 171 |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 3.4 g | 0.4 g | 1.7 g |
| Fat | 3.3 g | 0.1 g | 1.0 g | 17.7 g |
| Net Carbs | 4.8 g | 5.0 g | 1.1 g | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 5.1 g | 5.1 g | 0.8 g | 2.5 g |
| Vitamin D |
1.3 mcg (6%6 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)) |
1.2 mcg (6%6 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)) |
1.0 mcg (5%5 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)) |
0.0 mcg (0%0 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)) |
| Calcium |
113 mg (9%9 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)) |
122 mg (9%9 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)) |
184 mg (14%14 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)) |
12 mg (1%1 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)) |
Heavy Cream vs Evaporated Milk
| Nutrient | Heavy Cream |
Evaporated Milk (Whole Milk) |
Evaporated Milk (Fat Free) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 340 | 134 | 78 |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6.8 g | 7.6 g |
| Fat | 36.1 g | 7.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Net Carbs | 2.8 g | 10.0 g | 11.4 g |
| Sugar | 2.9 g | 0.0 g | 11.4 g |
| Vitamin D |
1.6 mcg (8%8 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)) |
0.0 mcg (0%0 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)) |
2.0 mcg (10%10 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)) |
| Calcium |
66 mg (5%5 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)) |
261 mg (20%20 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)) |
290 mg (22%22 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)) |
Mozzarella vs Cheddar vs Parmesan vs Feta Cheese
| Nutrient | Mozzarella (Low Moisture Part Skim) |
Cheddar | Parmesan | Feta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 299 | 403 | 427 | 265 |
| Protein | 22.2 g | 22.9 g | 29.6 g | 14.2 g |
| Fat | 22.1 g | 33.3 g | 28.0 g | 21.5 g |
| Net Carbs | 2.4 g | 3.4 g | 12.4 g | 3.9 g |
| Sugar | 0.0 g | 0.5 g | 0.1 g | 0.0 g |
| Calcium |
505 mg (39%39 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)) |
710 mg (55%55 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)) |
880 mg (68%68 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)) |
493 mg (38%38 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)) |
| Sodium |
486 mg (21%21 % of Daily Value (2300 mg)) |
653 mg (28%28 % of Daily Value (2300 mg)) |
1747 mg (76%76 % of Daily Value (2300 mg)) |
1139 mg (50%50 % of Daily Value (2300 mg)) |
Whey vs Casein vs Powdered Peanut Butter
| Nutrient | Whey Protein Powder |
Casein Protein Powder |
Powdered Peanut Butter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 363 | 343 | 433 |
| Protein | 75.8 g | 80.0 g | 56.3 g |
| Fat | 6.1 g | 0.0 g | 12.5 g |
| Net Carbs | 3.0 g | 3.3 g | 15.5 g |
| Sugar | 3.0 g | 3.3 g | 6.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 15.8 g |
| Calcium |
547 mg (42%42 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)) |
1813 mg (139%139 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)) |
133 mg (10%10 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)) |
Apple vs Pear vs Orange vs Banana vs Peach
| Nutrient | Apple | Pear | Orange | Banana | Peach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 57 | 63 | 49 | 89 | 42 |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 0.4 g | 0.9 g | 1.1 g | 0.9 g |
| Net Carbs | 11.4 g | 11.9 g | 10.3 g | 20.2 g | 8.6 g |
| Sugar | 10.4 g | 9.7 g | 8.5 g | 12.2 g | 8.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 3.1 g | 2.2 g | 2.6 g | 1.5 g |
| Vitamin C |
1.4 mg (1%1 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
4.4 mg (5%5 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
59.1 mg (66%66 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
8.7 mg (10%10 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
4.1 mg (5%5 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
| Potassium |
108 mg (2%2 % of Daily Value (4700 mg)) |
101 mg (2%2 % of Daily Value (4700 mg)) |
166 mg (4%4 % of Daily Value (4700 mg)) |
358 mg (8%8 % of Daily Value (4700 mg)) |
122 mg (3%3 % of Daily Value (4700 mg)) |
Blueberries vs Strawberries vs Raspberries vs Blackberries
| Nutrient | Blueberries | Strawberries | Raspberries | Blackberries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 57 | 32 | 52 | 43 |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 0.7 g | 1.2 g | 1.4 g |
| Net Carbs | 12.1 g | 5.7 g | 5.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Sugar | 10.0 g | 4.9 g | 4.4 g | 4.9 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 2.0 g | 6.5 g | 5.3 g |
Watermelon vs Honeydew vs Cantaloupe
| Nutrient | Watermelon | Honeydew | Cantaloupe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 | 36 | 34 |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 0.5 g | 0.8 g |
| Net Carbs | 7.2 g | 8.3 g | 7.3 g |
| Sugar | 6.2 g | 8.1 g | 7.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 0.8 g | 0.9 g |
| Vitamin C |
8.1 mg (9%9 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
18.0 mg (20%20 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
36.7 mg (41%41 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
Raisins vs Dates vs Figs
Peppers vs Onions vs Carrots vs Mushrooms
| Nutrient | Peppers (Bell) |
Onions | Carrots | Mushrooms (White) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 26 | 40 | 41 | 22 |
| Protein | 1.0 g | 1.1 g | 0.9 g | 3.1 g |
| Net Carbs | 3.9 g | 7.6 g | 6.8 g | 2.3 g |
| Sugar | 4.2 g | 4.2 g | 4.7 g | 2.0 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 1.7 g | 2.8 g | 1.0 g |
| Vitamin A |
157.0 mcg (17%17 % of Daily Value (900 mcg)) |
0.0 mcg (0%0 % of Daily Value (900 mcg)) |
835.0 mcg (93%93 % of Daily Value (900 mcg)) |
0.0 mcg (0%0 % of Daily Value (900 mcg)) |
| Vitamin C |
127.7 mg (142%142 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
7.4 mg (8%8 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
5.9 mg (7%7 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
2.1 mg (2%2 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
Yellow Squash vs Zucchini vs Eggplant
Potatoes vs Sweet Potatoes vs Plantains vs Butternut Squash vs Acorn Squash
| Nutrient | Potatoes | Sweet Potatoes |
Plantains | Butternut Squash |
Acorn Squash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 77 | 86 | 122 | 45 | 40 |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 1.6 g | 1.3 g | 1.0 g | 0.8 g |
| Net Carbs | 15.4 g | 17.1 g | 30.2 g | 9.7 g | 8.9 g |
| Sugar | 0.8 g | 4.2 g | 17.5 g | 2.2 g | 0.0 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 3.0 g | 1.7 g | 2.0 g | 1.5 g |
| Vitamin A |
0.0 mcg (0%0 % of Daily Value (900 mcg)) |
709.0 mcg (79%79 % of Daily Value (900 mcg)) |
56.0 mcg (6%6 % of Daily Value (900 mcg)) |
532.0 mcg (59%59 % of Daily Value (900 mcg)) |
18.0 mcg (2%2 % of Daily Value (900 mcg)) |
| Vitamin C |
19.7 mg (22%22 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
2.4 mg (3%3 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
18.4 mg (20%20 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
21.0 mg (23%23 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
11.0 mg (12%12 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
| Potassium |
425 mg (9%9 % of Daily Value (4700 mg)) |
337 mg (7%7 % of Daily Value (4700 mg)) |
487 mg (10%10 % of Daily Value (4700 mg)) |
352 mg (7%7 % of Daily Value (4700 mg)) |
347 mg (7%7 % of Daily Value (4700 mg)) |
Cauliflower vs Broccoli vs Brussel Sprouts
| Nutrient | Cauliflower | Broccoli | Brussel Sprouts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 | 34 | 43 |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 2.8 g | 3.4 g |
| Net Carbs | 3.0 g | 4.0 g | 5.2 g |
| Sugar | 1.9 g | 1.7 g | 2.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.0 g | 2.6 g | 3.8 g |
| Vitamin C |
48.2 mg (54%54 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
89.2 mg (99%99 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
85.0 mg (94%94 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
| Vitamin K |
15.5 mcg (13%13 % of Daily Value (120 mcg)) |
101.6 mcg (85%85 % of Daily Value (120 mcg)) |
177.0 mcg (148%148 % of Daily Value (120 mcg)) |
| Iron |
0.42 mg (2%2 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
0.73 mg (4%4 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
1.4 mg (8%8 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
Spinach vs Kale vs Romaine Lettuce vs Iceberg Lettuce
| Nutrient | Spinach | Kale | Romaine Lettuce |
Iceberg Lettuce |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 23 | 35 | 17 | 14 |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 2.9 g | 1.2 g | 0.9 g |
| Net Carbs | 1.4 g | 0.3 g | 1.2 g | 1.8 g |
| Sugar | 0.4 g | 1.0 g | 1.2 g | 2.0 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 4.1 g | 2.1 g | 1.2 g |
| Vitamin C |
28.1 mg (31%31 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
93.4 mg (104%104 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
4.0 mg (4%4 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
2.8 mg (3%3 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
| Vitamin K |
482.9 mcg (402%402 % of Daily Value (120 mcg)) |
389.6 mcg (325%325 % of Daily Value (120 mcg)) |
102.5 mcg (85%85 % of Daily Value (120 mcg)) |
24.1 mcg (20%20 % of Daily Value (120 mcg)) |
| Iron |
2.71 mg (15%15 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
1.6 mg (9%9 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
0.97 mg (5%5 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
0.41 mg (2%2 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
Green Cabbage vs Arugula vs Mustard Greens vs Swiss Chard
| Nutrient | Green Cabbage |
Arugula | Mustard Greens |
Swiss Chard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 | 25 | 27 | 19 |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 2.6 g | 2.9 g | 1.8 g |
| Net Carbs | 3.3 g | 2.1 g | 1.5 g | 2.1 g |
| Sugar | 3.2 g | 2.1 g | 1.3 g | 1.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 1.6 g | 3.2 g | 1.6 g |
| Vitamin C |
36.6 mg (41%41 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
15.0 mg (17%17 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
70.0 mg (78%78 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
30.0 mg (33%33 % of Daily Value (90 mg)) |
| Vitamin K |
76.0 mcg (63%63 % of Daily Value (120 mcg)) |
108.6 mcg (90%90 % of Daily Value (120 mcg)) |
257.5 mcg (215%215 % of Daily Value (120 mcg)) |
830.0 mcg (692%692 % of Daily Value (120 mcg)) |
| Iron |
0.47 mg (3%3 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
1.46 mg (8%8 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
1.64 mg (9%9 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
1.8 mg (10%10 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
Peanuts vs Almonds vs Pistachios vs Cashews vs Walnuts
| Nutrient | Peanuts | Almonds | Pistachios | Cashews | Walnuts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 567 | 579 | 560 | 553 | 654 |
| Protein | 25.8 g | 21.2 g | 20.2 g | 18.2 g | 15.2 g |
| Fat | 49.2 g | 49.9 g | 45.3 g | 43.9 g | 65.2 g |
| Net Carbs | 7.6 g | 9.1 g | 16.6 g | 26.9 g | 7.0 g |
| Sugar | 4.7 g | 4.4 g | 7.7 g | 5.9 g | 2.6 g |
| Fiber | 8.5 g | 12.5 g | 10.6 g | 3.3 g | 6.7 g |
| Vitamin E |
8.33 mg (56%56 % of Daily Value (15 mg)) |
25.63 mg (171%171 % of Daily Value (15 mg)) |
2.86 mg (19%19 % of Daily Value (15 mg)) |
0.9 mg (6%6 % of Daily Value (15 mg)) |
0.7 mg (5%5 % of Daily Value (15 mg)) |
| Iron |
4.58 mg (25%25 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
3.71 mg (21%21 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
3.92 mg (22%22 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
6.68 mg (37%37 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
2.91 mg (16%16 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
| Magnesium |
168 mg (40%40 % of Daily Value (420 mg)) |
270 mg (64%64 % of Daily Value (420 mg)) |
121 mg (29%29 % of Daily Value (420 mg)) |
292 mg (70%70 % of Daily Value (420 mg)) |
158 mg (38%38 % of Daily Value (420 mg)) |
Sunflower vs Pumpkin vs Sesame Seeds
| Nutrient | Sunflower Seeds |
Pumpkin Seeds |
Sesame Seeds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 584 | 559 | 573 |
| Protein | 20.8 g | 30.2 g | 17.7 g |
| Fat | 51.5 g | 49.1 g | 49.7 g |
| Net Carbs | 11.4 g | 4.7 g | 11.7 g |
| Sugar | 2.6 g | 1.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Fiber | 8.6 g | 6.0 g | 11.8 g |
| Vitamin E |
35.17 mg (234%234 % of Daily Value (15 mg)) |
2.18 mg (15%15 % of Daily Value (15 mg)) |
0.25 mg (2%2 % of Daily Value (15 mg)) |
| Iron |
5.25 mg (29%29 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
8.82 mg (49%49 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
14.55 mg (81%81 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
| Magnesium |
325 mg (77%77 % of Daily Value (420 mg)) |
592 mg (141%141 % of Daily Value (420 mg)) |
351 mg (84%84 % of Daily Value (420 mg)) |
Chia vs Flax vs Hemp Seeds
| Nutrient | Chia Seeds |
Flax Seeds |
Hemp Seeds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 483 | 531 | 553 |
| Protein | 16.5 g | 18.3 g | 31.6 g |
| Fat | 30.7 g | 42.2 g | 48.8 g |
| Net Carbs | 7.7 g | 1.6 g | 4.7 g |
| Sugar | 0.0 g | 1.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 34.4 g | 27.3 g | 4.0 g |
| Magnesium |
333 mg (79%79 % of Daily Value (420 mg)) |
392 mg (93%93 % of Daily Value (420 mg)) |
700 mg (167%167 % of Daily Value (420 mg)) |
Chicken Breast vs Thighs
| Nutrient | Chicken Breast (Boneless Skinless) |
Chicken Thighs (Boneless Skinless) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 | 121 |
| Protein | 22.5 g | 19.7 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g | 4.1 g |
| Vitamin B12 |
0.21 mcg (9%9 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)) |
0.61 mcg (25%25 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)) |
| Iron |
0.37 mg (2%2 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
0.81 mg (4%4 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
| Selenium |
22.8 mcg (41%41 % of Daily Value (55 mcg)) |
22.9 mcg (42%42 % of Daily Value (55 mcg)) |
Ground Beef vs Turkey vs Chicken
| Nutrient | Beef (93% Lean) |
Turkey (93% Lean) |
Chicken (92% Lean) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 152 | 150 | 143 |
| Protein | 20.9 g | 18.7 g | 17.4 g |
| Fat | 7.0 g | 8.3 g | 8.1 g |
| Vitamin B12 |
2.23 mcg (93%93 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)) |
1.2 mcg (50%50 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)) |
0.56 mcg (23%23 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)) |
| Iron |
2.33 mg (13%13 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
1.17 mg (6%6 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
0.82 mg (5%5 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
| Selenium |
17.1 mcg (31%31 % of Daily Value (55 mcg)) |
19.0 mcg (35%35 % of Daily Value (55 mcg)) |
10.2 mcg (19%19 % of Daily Value (55 mcg)) |
Beef vs Chicken vs Pork Liver
| Nutrient | Beef Liver |
Chicken Liver |
Pork Liver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 135 | 119 | 134 |
| Protein | 20.4 g | 16.9 g | 21.4 g |
| Fat | 3.6 g | 4.8 g | 3.7 g |
| Vitamin A |
4968.0 mcg (552%552 % of Daily Value (900 mcg)) |
3296.0 mcg (366%366 % of Daily Value (900 mcg)) |
6502.0 mcg (722%722 % of Daily Value (900 mcg)) |
| Vitamin B12 |
59.3 mcg (2471%2471 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)) |
16.58 mcg (691%691 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)) |
26.0 mcg (1083%1083 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)) |
| Iron |
4.9 mg (27%27 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
8.99 mg (50%50 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
23.3 mg (129%129 % of Daily Value (18 mg)) |
| Selenium |
39.7 mcg (72%72 % of Daily Value (55 mcg)) |
54.6 mcg (99%99 % of Daily Value (55 mcg)) |
52.7 mcg (96%96 % of Daily Value (55 mcg)) |
Whole Eggs vs Egg Yolks vs Egg Whites vs Flax Egg
| Nutrient | Whole Eggs |
Egg Yolks |
Egg Whites |
Flax Egg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 148 | 322 | 52 | 67 |
| Protein | 12.4 g | 15.9 g | 10.9 g | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 10.0 g | 26.5 g | 0.2 g | 5.3 g |
| Vitamin D |
2.46 mcg (12%12 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)) |
5.4 mcg (27%27 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)) |
0.0 mcg (0%0 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)) |
0.0 mcg (0%0 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)) |
| Choline |
335 mg (61%61 % of Daily Value (550 mg)) |
820 mg (149%149 % of Daily Value (550 mg)) |
1 mg (0%0 % of Daily Value (550 mg)) |
10 mg (2%2 % of Daily Value (550 mg)) |
Canned Sardines vs Mackerel vs Tuna
| Nutrient | Sardines | Mackerel | Tuna |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 208 | 156 | 86 |
| Protein | 24.6 g | 23.2 g | 19.4 g |
| Fat | 11.5 g | 6.3 g | 1.0 g |
| Vitamin B12 |
8.94 mcg (372%372 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)) |
6.94 mcg (289%289 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)) |
2.55 mcg (106%106 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)) |
| Vitamin D |
4.8 mcg (24%24 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)) |
7.3 mcg (36%36 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)) |
1.2 mcg (6%6 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)) |
| Selenium |
52.7 mcg (96%96 % of Daily Value (55 mcg)) |
37.7 mcg (69%69 % of Daily Value (55 mcg)) |
70.6 mcg (128%128 % of Daily Value (55 mcg)) |
Salmon vs Tilapia vs Herring vs Halibut vs Mahi Mahi
| Nutrient | Salmon | Tilapia | Herring | Halibut | Mahi Mahi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 142 | 96 | 158 | 91 | 85 |
| Protein | 19.8 g | 20.1 g | 18.0 g | 18.6 g | 18.5 g |
| Fat | 6.3 g | 1.7 g | 9.0 g | 1.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Vitamin B12 |
3.18 mcg (132%132 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)) |
1.58 mcg (66%66 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)) |
13.67 mcg (570%570 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)) |
1.1 mcg (46%46 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)) |
0.6 mcg (25%25 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)) |
| Vitamin D |
10.9 mcg (54%54 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)) |
3.1 mcg (16%16 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)) |
4.2 mcg (21%21 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)) |
4.7 mcg (24%24 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)) |
0.0 mcg (0%0 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)) |
| Selenium |
36.5 mcg (66%66 % of Daily Value (55 mcg)) |
41.8 mcg (76%76 % of Daily Value (55 mcg)) |
36.5 mcg (66%66 % of Daily Value (55 mcg)) |
45.6 mcg (83%83 % of Daily Value (55 mcg)) |
36.5 mcg (66%66 % of Daily Value (55 mcg)) |
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