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Chickpeas vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chickpeas and Peanut

  • Peanut is richer than Chickpeas in Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Peanut is 88% higher.
  • Chickpeas contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, 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 less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Calcium +87.8%
Contains more Iron +58.5%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.8%
Contains more Potassium +142.3%
Contains more Zinc +113.7%
Contains more Copper +225%
Contains more Manganese +87.8%
Contains more Selenium +94.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 109% 35% 72% 26% 1% 42% 118% 135% 21%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
Contains more Calcium +87.8%
Contains more Iron +58.5%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.8%
Contains more Potassium +142.3%
Contains more Zinc +113.7%
Contains more Copper +225%
Contains more Manganese +87.8%
Contains more Selenium +94.6%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2280%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +451.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2193.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +517.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150.4%
Contains more Folate +39.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 7% 0% 5% 30% 15% 10% 18% 33% 129% 0% 10%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2280%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +451.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2193.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +517.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150.4%
Contains more Folate +39.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +70%
Contains more Water +826.3%
Contains more Protein +191.2%
Contains more Fats +1801.2%
Contains more Other +153.3%
9% 3% 27% 60%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 27.42 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 0.92 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 +70%
Contains more Water +826.3%
Contains more Protein +191.2%
Contains more Fats +1801.2%
Contains more Other +153.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4089.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1245.8%
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.269 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.156 g
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4089.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1245.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chickpeas Peanut Opinion
Net carbs 19.82g 7.63g Chickpeas
Protein 8.86g 25.8g Peanut
Fats 2.59g 49.24g Peanut
Carbs 27.42g 16.13g Chickpeas
Calories 164kcal 567kcal Peanut
Sugar 4.8g 4.72g Peanut
Fiber 7.6g 8.5g Peanut
Calcium 49mg 92mg Peanut
Iron 2.89mg 4.58mg Peanut
Magnesium 48mg 168mg Peanut
Phosphorus 168mg 376mg Peanut
Potassium 291mg 705mg Peanut
Sodium 7mg 18mg Chickpeas
Zinc 1.53mg 3.27mg Peanut
Copper 0.352mg 1.144mg Peanut
Manganese 1.03mg 1.934mg Peanut
Selenium 3.7µg 7.2µg Peanut
Vitamin A 27IU 0IU Chickpeas
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Chickpeas
Vitamin E 0.35mg 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B1 0.116mg 0.64mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.135mg Peanut
Vitamin B3 0.526mg 12.066mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.286mg 1.767mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.139mg 0.348mg Peanut
Folate 172µg 240µg Peanut
Vitamin K 4µg 0µg Chickpeas
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.25mg Peanut
Threonine 0.329mg 0.883mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.38mg 0.907mg Peanut
Leucine 0.631mg 1.672mg Peanut
Lysine 0.593mg 0.926mg Peanut
Methionine 0.116mg 0.317mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 0.475mg 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 0.372mg 1.082mg Peanut
Histidine 0.244mg 0.652mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 0.269g 6.279g Chickpeas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.583g 24.426g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.156g 15.558g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chickpeas 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
21%
Chickpeas
79%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Chickpeas
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Chickpeas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173757/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.