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Beechnuts vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beechnuts and Peanut

  • Beechnuts are richer in Vitamin B6, yet Peanut is richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Zinc, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Peanut is 70% higher.
  • Beechnuts contain 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Peanut. Beechnuts contain 0.684mg of Vitamin B6, while Peanut contains 0.348mg.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, beechnuts, dried 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 Potassium +44.3%
Contains more Calcium +9100%
Contains more Iron +86.2%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -52.6%
Contains more Zinc +808.3%
Contains more Copper +70.7%
Contains more Manganese +44.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 93% 0% 0% 90% 5% 10% 224% 175% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Contains more Potassium +44.3%
Contains more Calcium +9100%
Contains more Iron +86.2%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains less Sodium -52.6%
Contains more Zinc +808.3%
Contains more Copper +70.7%
Contains more Manganese +44.2%

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.
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Peanut
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1275.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91%
Contains more Folate +112.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 52% 76% 86% 17% 56% 158% 85% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 167% 0% 0% 160% 32% 227% 107% 81% 180% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1275.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91%
Contains more Folate +112.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +107.7%
Contains more Other +58.8%
Contains more Protein +316.1%
Equal in Fats - 49.24
Equal in Water - 6.5
6% 50% 34% 7% 4%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 50 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 6.6 g
Other: 3.7 g
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 Carbs +107.7%
Contains more Other +58.8%
Contains more Protein +316.1%
Equal in Fats - 49.24
Equal in Water - 6.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.279
12% 46% 42%
Saturated Fat: 5.719 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.892 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 20.089 g
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.279

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beechnuts Peanut
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beechnuts Peanut Opinion
Net carbs 33.5g 7.63g Beechnuts
Protein 6.2g 25.8g Peanut
Fats 50g 49.24g Beechnuts
Carbs 33.5g 16.13g Beechnuts
Calories 576kcal 567kcal Beechnuts
Sugar 4.72g Beechnuts
Fiber 8.5g Peanut
Calcium 1mg 92mg Peanut
Iron 2.46mg 4.58mg Peanut
Magnesium 0mg 168mg Peanut
Phosphorus 0mg 376mg Peanut
Potassium 1017mg 705mg Beechnuts
Sodium 38mg 18mg Peanut
Zinc 0.36mg 3.27mg Peanut
Copper 0.67mg 1.144mg Peanut
Manganese 1.341mg 1.934mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg Peanut
Vitamin E 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin C 15.5mg 0mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B1 0.304mg 0.64mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.371mg 0.135mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B3 0.877mg 12.066mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.925mg 1.767mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.684mg 0.348mg Beechnuts
Folate 113µg 240µg Peanut
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.25mg Peanut
Threonine 0.221mg 0.883mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.907mg Peanut
Leucine 0.367mg 1.672mg Peanut
Lysine 0.367mg 0.926mg Peanut
Methionine 0.146mg 0.317mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 0.262mg 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 0.346mg 1.082mg Peanut
Histidine 0.172mg 0.652mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 5.719g 6.279g Beechnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 21.892g 24.426g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 20.089g 15.558g Beechnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beechnuts Peanut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
44%
Beechnuts
79%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Beechnuts
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Beechnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170161/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.