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Peanut vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Peanut and Cheddar Cheese?

  • Peanut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E , while Cheddar Cheese is higher in Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Peanut's daily need coverage for Copper is 124% higher.
  • Cheddar Cheese has 205 times less Vitamin B3 than Peanut. Peanut has 12.066mg of Vitamin B3, while Cheddar Cheese has 0.059mg.
  • Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Peanuts, all types, raw and Cheese, cheddar types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +3171.4%
Contains more Magnesium +522.2%
Contains more Potassium +827.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Copper +3713.3%
Contains more Manganese +7063%
Contains more Calcium +671.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +21%
Contains more Zinc +11.3%
Contains more Selenium +295.8%
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 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +3171.4%
Contains more Magnesium +522.2%
Contains more Potassium +827.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Copper +3713.3%
Contains more Manganese +7063%
Contains more Calcium +671.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +21%
Contains more Zinc +11.3%
Contains more Selenium +295.8%

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
6
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Contains more Vitamin E +1073.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20350.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +427.3%
Contains more Folate +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +217%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1073.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20350.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +427.3%
Contains more Folate +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +217%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Fats +47.8%
Contains more Carbs +422%
Contains more Water +469.5%
Contains more Other +59.2%
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
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Fats +47.8%
Contains more Carbs +422%
Contains more Water +469.5%
Contains more Other +59.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +994.9%
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +994.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 3.09g Peanut
Protein 25.8g 22.87g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 33.31g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 3.09g Peanut
Calories 567kcal 404kcal Peanut
Sugar 4.72g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 8.5g 0g Peanut
Calcium 92mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 4.58mg 0.14mg Peanut
Magnesium 168mg 27mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 705mg 76mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 653mg Peanut
Zinc 3.27mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 1.144mg 0.03mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 0.027mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 8.33mg 0.71mg Peanut
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.029mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 0.059mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.41mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.066mg Peanut
Folate 240µg 27µg Peanut
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.883mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.907mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.672mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.926mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.317mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 1.074mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.652mg 0.547mg Peanut
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Peanut
Trans Fat 0g 0.917g Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 18.867g Peanut
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 9.246g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 1.421g Peanut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut Cheddar Cheese
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 635mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.588g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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