Beechnuts vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beechnuts and peanuts
- Beechnuts are richer in vitamin B6, yet peanuts are richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, folate, vitamin B1, iron, zinc, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for peanuts is 70% higher.
- Beechnuts contain 2 times more vitamin B6 than peanuts. Beechnuts contain 0.684mg of vitamin B6, while peanuts contain 0.348mg.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, beechnuts, dried and Peanuts, all types, raw.
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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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +9100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +70.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +808.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +174.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +110.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1275.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +112.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +107.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +316.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~49.24g
~equal in
Water
~6.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~6.279g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.877mg | 12.066mg | 70% |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 56% | |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 376mg | 54% |
| Copper | 0.67mg | 1.144mg | 53% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 168mg | 40% |
| Protein | 6.2g | 25.8g | 39% |
| Fiber | 8.5g | 34% | |
| Folate | 113µg | 240µg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 20.089g | 15.558g | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.304mg | 0.64mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.46mg | 4.58mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.684mg | 0.348mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 1.341mg | 1.934mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 0.36mg | 3.27mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.371mg | 0.135mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.925mg | 1.767mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 15.5mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 7.2µg | 13% | |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1017mg | 705mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 92mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 21.892g | 24.426g | 6% |
| Carbs | 33.5g | 16.13g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 5.719g | 6.279g | 3% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Fats | 50g | 49.24g | 1% |
| Calories | 576kcal | 567kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 33.5g | 7.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.72g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.069mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.367mg | 1.672mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.367mg | 0.926mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.146mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.262mg | 1.377mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.346mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
41%
75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beechnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beechnuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beechnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Beechnuts is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)