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Peanut vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peanut and Salmon

  • Peanut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Folate, Vitamin E , Fiber, and Magnesium, yet Salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Peanut is 122% higher.

Food types used in this article are Peanuts, all types, raw and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
Peanut
Peanut
9
:
1
Salmon
Salmon
Contains more Calcium +513.3%
Contains more Iron +1247.1%
Contains more Magnesium +460%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.2%
Contains more Potassium +83.6%
Contains less Sodium -70.5%
Contains more Zinc +660.5%
Contains more Copper +2234.7%
Contains more Manganese +11987.5%
Contains more Selenium +475%
Peanut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Contains more Calcium +513.3%
Contains more Iron +1247.1%
Contains more Magnesium +460%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.2%
Contains more Potassium +83.6%
Contains less Sodium -70.5%
Contains more Zinc +660.5%
Contains more Copper +2234.7%
Contains more Manganese +11987.5%
Contains more Selenium +475%

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
Peanut
5
:
6
Salmon
Salmon
Contains more Vitamin E +630.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Folate +605.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.135
Peanut
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%
Salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +630.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Folate +605.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.135

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
Peanut
4
:
1
Salmon
Salmon
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Fats +298.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +191.3%
Contains more Water +896.2%
Peanut
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
Salmon
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Fats +298.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +191.3%
Contains more Water +896.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
Peanut
2
:
1
Salmon
Salmon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +484.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +241.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%
Peanut
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
Salmon
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +484.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +241.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Salmon Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 0g Peanut
Protein 25.8g 22.1g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 12.35g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 0g Peanut
Calories 567kcal 206kcal Peanut
Sugar 4.72g 0g Salmon
Fiber 8.5g 0g Peanut
Calcium 92mg 15mg Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 0.34mg Peanut
Magnesium 168mg 30mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 252mg Peanut
Potassium 705mg 384mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 61mg Peanut
Zinc 3.27mg 0.43mg Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 0.049mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 0.016mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg 41.4µg Salmon
Vitamin A 0IU 230IU Salmon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 69µg Salmon
Vitamin E 8.33mg 1.14mg Peanut
Vitamin D 0IU 526IU Salmon
Vitamin D 0µg 13.1µg Salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 3.7mg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.34mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.135mg
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 8.045mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 1.475mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.647mg Salmon
Folate 240µg 34µg Peanut
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.8µg Salmon
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Salmon
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.248mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg 0.969mg Salmon
Isoleucine 0.907mg 1.018mg Salmon
Leucine 1.672mg 1.796mg Salmon
Lysine 0.926mg 2.03mg Salmon
Methionine 0.317mg 0.654mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.863mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 1.139mg Salmon
Histidine 0.652mg 0.651mg Peanut
Cholesterol 0mg 63mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 2.397g Salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.457g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.69g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.17g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 4.181g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 4.553g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut Salmon
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
110%
Salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
44%
Salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.882g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $10.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.