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Apple vs. Peanut oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between apple and peanut oil

  • Apple has more fiber and vitamin C; however, peanut oil is higher in vitamin E, monounsaturated Fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Peanut oil covers your daily vitamin E needs 103% more than apple.
  • Peanut oil has less sugar.
  • The glycemic index of apple is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Apples, raw, with skin and Oil, peanut, salad or cooking.

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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.
Apple
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 1.1% 0% 0.27% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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.
Apple
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 3.2% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 314% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.8% 0% 0.05%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +214.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +3300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8616.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
4
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +58723.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
1
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
18% 49% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 46.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +659900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +62645.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Peanut oil Opinion
Calories 52kcal 884kcal Peanut oil
Protein 0.26g 0g Apple
Fats 0.17g 100g Peanut oil
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0mg Apple
Net carbs 11.41g 0g Apple
Carbs 13.81g 0g Apple
Magnesium 5mg 0mg Apple
Calcium 6mg 0mg Apple
Potassium 107mg 0mg Apple
Iron 0.12mg 0.03mg Apple
Sugar 10.39g 0g Peanut oil
Fiber 2.4g 0g Apple
Copper 0.027mg 0mg Apple
Zinc 0.04mg 0.01mg Apple
Starch 0.05g Apple
Phosphorus 11mg 0mg Apple
Sodium 1mg 0mg Peanut oil
Vitamin A 54IU 0IU Apple
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg 15.69mg Peanut oil
Manganese 0.035mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0mg Apple
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0mg Apple
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0mg Apple
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0mg Apple
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0mg Apple
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.7µg Apple
Folate 3µg 0µg Apple
Choline 3.4mg 0.1mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 16.9g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 46.2g Peanut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 32g Peanut oil
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg 0mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg 0mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg 0mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg 0mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg 0mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg 0mg Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Peanut oil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Apple
24%
Peanut oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
0%
Peanut oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut oil
Peanut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut oil
Peanut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut oil
Peanut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut oil
Peanut oil is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.872g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple
Apple is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple
Apple is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients
  2. Peanut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171410/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.