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Peanut vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peanut and Tuna different?

  • Peanut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin E , Iron, and Vitamin B1, while Tuna is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Tuna covers your daily need of Selenium 184% more than Peanut.
  • Peanut contains 149 times more Manganese than Tuna. Peanut contains 1.934mg of Manganese, while Tuna contains 0.013mg.

Peanuts, all types, raw and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.

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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
9
:
1
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Iron +397.8%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains more Potassium +33.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +626.7%
Contains more Copper +2560.5%
Contains more Manganese +14776.9%
Contains more Selenium +1402.8%
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 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Iron +397.8%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.9%
Contains more Potassium +33.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +626.7%
Contains more Copper +2560.5%
Contains more Manganese +14776.9%
Contains more Selenium +1402.8%

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
4
:
7
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin E +2772.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +377.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +429%
Contains more Folate +11900%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.137
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 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2772.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +377.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +429%
Contains more Folate +11900%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.137

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
3
:
2
Tuna
Contains more Fats +8245.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +82%
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Water +961.2%
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
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +8245.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +82%
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Water +961.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
2
:
1
Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8790.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8790.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 0g Peanut
Protein 25.8g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 49.24g 0.59g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 0g Peanut
Calories 567kcal 130kcal Peanut
Sugar 4.72g 0g Tuna
Fiber 8.5g 0g Peanut
Calcium 92mg 4mg Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 0.92mg Peanut
Magnesium 168mg 42mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 333mg Peanut
Potassium 705mg 527mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 54mg Peanut
Zinc 3.27mg 0.45mg Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 0.043mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 0.013mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 0IU 65IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 8.33mg 0.29mg Peanut
Vitamin D 0IU 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 0µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.134mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.334mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 240µg 2µg Peanut
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.883mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.907mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 1.672mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 0.926mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.317mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 1.091mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.652mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Peanut
Trans Fat 0g 0.02g Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 0.138g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 0.175g Peanut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Tuna
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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.