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Tuna vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tuna and Peanut different?

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

Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Peanuts, all types, raw 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.
Tuna
Tuna
1
:
9
Peanut
Peanut
Contains more Selenium +1402.8%
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%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Peanut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Contains more Selenium +1402.8%
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%

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.
Tuna
Tuna
7
:
4
Peanut
Peanut
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2772.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +377.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +429%
Contains more Folate +11900%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.135
Tuna
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%
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%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2772.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +377.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +429%
Contains more Folate +11900%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.135

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tuna Peanut
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 Tuna Peanut Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.63g Peanut
Protein 29.15g 25.8g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 49.24g Peanut
Carbs 0g 16.13g Peanut
Calories 130kcal 567kcal Peanut
Sugar 0g 4.72g Tuna
Fiber 0g 8.5g Peanut
Calcium 4mg 92mg Peanut
Iron 0.92mg 4.58mg Peanut
Magnesium 42mg 168mg Peanut
Phosphorus 333mg 376mg Peanut
Potassium 527mg 705mg Peanut
Sodium 54mg 18mg Peanut
Zinc 0.45mg 3.27mg Peanut
Copper 0.043mg 1.144mg Peanut
Manganese 0.013mg 1.934mg Peanut
Selenium 108.2µg 7.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 0IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.64mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.135mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 12.066mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 1.767mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.348mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 240µg Peanut
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.25mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 0.883mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.907mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 1.672mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 0.926mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.317mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 1.438mg 1.082mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.652mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Peanut
Trans Fat 0.02g 0g Peanut
Saturated Fat 0.205g 6.279g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 24.426g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 15.558g 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
Tuna 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
92%
Tuna
79%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
131%
Peanut

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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.