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Flax vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Flax and Peanut?

  • Flax is higher in Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Manganese, and Calcium, yet Peanut is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , and Folate.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 84% more.
  • Flax has 4 times more Selenium than Peanut. While Flax has 25.4µg of Selenium, Peanut has only 7.2µg.

We used Seeds, flaxseed and Peanuts, all types, raw types 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.
Flax
9
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1
Peanut
Contains more Calcium +177.2%
Contains more Iron +25.1%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.7%
Contains more Potassium +15.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.7%
Contains more Manganese +28.3%
Contains more Selenium +252.8%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Equal in Copper - 1.144
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Contains more Calcium +177.2%
Contains more Iron +25.1%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.7%
Contains more Potassium +15.3%
Contains more Zinc +32.7%
Contains more Manganese +28.3%
Contains more Selenium +252.8%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Equal in Copper - 1.144

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.
Flax
5
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4
Peanut
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2587.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +291.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.4%
Contains more Folate +175.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2587.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +291.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.4%
Contains more Folate +175.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
3
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2
Peanut
Contains more Carbs +79%
Contains more Other +59.2%
Contains more Protein +41.1%
Contains more Fats +16.8%
Equal in Water - 6.5
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
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
Contains more Carbs +79%
Contains more Other +59.2%
Contains more Protein +41.1%
Contains more Fats +16.8%
Equal in Water - 6.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
2
:
1
Peanut
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +224.5%
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +224.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Peanut Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 7.63g Peanut
Protein 18.29g 25.8g Peanut
Fats 42.16g 49.24g Peanut
Carbs 28.88g 16.13g Flax
Calories 534kcal 567kcal Peanut
Sugar 1.55g 4.72g Flax
Fiber 27.3g 8.5g Flax
Calcium 255mg 92mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 4.58mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 168mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 376mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 705mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 18mg Peanut
Zinc 4.34mg 3.27mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 1.144mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 1.934mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 7.2µg Flax
Vitamin E 0.31mg 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.64mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.135mg Flax
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 12.066mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 1.767mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.348mg Flax
Folate 87µg 240µg Peanut
Vitamin K 4.3µg 0µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.25mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg 0.883mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.907mg Peanut
Leucine 1.235mg 1.672mg Peanut
Lysine 0.862mg 0.926mg Peanut
Methionine 0.37mg 0.317mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 1.072mg 1.082mg Peanut
Histidine 0.472mg 0.652mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 3.663g 6.279g Flax
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 24.426g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 15.558g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax Peanut
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
63%
Flax
79%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.616g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/nutrients
  2. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.