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Peanut vs. Beechnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peanut and Beechnuts

  • Peanut is richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Zinc, and Manganese, yet Beechnuts are richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Peanut is 70% higher.

Food types used in this article are Peanuts, all types, raw and Nuts, beechnuts, dried.

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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 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%
Contains more Potassium +44.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 93% 0% 0% 90% 5% 10% 224% 175% 0%
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%
Contains more Potassium +44.3%

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.
Peanut
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1275.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91%
Contains more Folate +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.6%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1275.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91%
Contains more Folate +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut Beechnuts
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
79%
Peanut
44%
Beechnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
60%
Beechnuts

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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/nutrients
  2. Beechnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170161/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.