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Peanut vs. Chickpeas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peanut and Chickpeas

  • 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.
  • Peanut contains 24 times more Vitamin E than Chickpeas. Peanut contains 8.33mg of Vitamin E , while Chickpeas contains 0.35mg.
  • Chickpeas contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Peanuts, all types, raw and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 +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%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%
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 15% 109% 35% 72% 26% 1% 42% 118% 135% 21%
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%
Contains less Sodium -61.1%

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 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 2% 7% 0% 5% 30% 15% 10% 18% 33% 129% 0% 10%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/nutrients
  2. Chickpeas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173757/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.