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Peanut vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Peanut and Wheat

  • Peanut has more Copper, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Iron, however, Wheat is higher in Selenium, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Wheat covers your daily need of Selenium 149% more than Peanut.
  • Peanut has 14 times more Saturated Fat than Wheat . While Peanut has 6.279g of Saturated Fat, Wheat has only 0.454g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peanuts, all types, raw and Wheat, durum.

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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
5
:
Contains more Calcium +170.6%
Contains more Iron +30.1%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +63.6%
Contains more Copper +106.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +27.2%
Contains more Manganese +55.7%
Contains more Selenium +1141.7%
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 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Contains more Calcium +170.6%
Contains more Iron +30.1%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +63.6%
Contains more Copper +106.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +27.2%
Contains more Manganese +55.7%
Contains more Selenium +1141.7%

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
7
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89%
Contains more Folate +458.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.4%
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% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89%
Contains more Folate +458.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
3
:
Contains more Protein +88.6%
Contains more Fats +1893.5%
Contains more Other +30.9%
Contains more Carbs +341%
Contains more Water +68.3%
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
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Protein +88.6%
Contains more Fats +1893.5%
Contains more Other +30.9%
Contains more Carbs +341%
Contains more Water +68.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7000.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1490.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7000.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1490.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 71.13g Wheat
Protein 25.8g 13.68g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 2.47g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 71.13g Wheat
Calories 567kcal 339kcal Peanut
Sugar 4.72g Wheat
Fiber 8.5g Peanut
Calcium 92mg 34mg Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 3.52mg Peanut
Magnesium 168mg 144mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 508mg Wheat
Potassium 705mg 431mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 2mg Wheat
Zinc 3.27mg 4.16mg Wheat
Copper 1.144mg 0.553mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 3.012mg Wheat
Selenium 7.2µg 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin E 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.419mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.121mg Peanut
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 6.738mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.935mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.419mg Wheat
Folate 240µg 43µg Peanut
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.176mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg 0.366mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.533mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg 0.934mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg 0.303mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg 0.221mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.681mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 0.594mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg 0.322mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 0.454g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 0.344g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 0.978g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Wheat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.825g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.