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Beer vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between beer and peanuts

  • The amount of copper, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B5 in peanuts is higher than in beer.
  • Peanuts cover your daily copper needs 127% more than beer.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beer is 104, while the glycemic index of peanuts is 13.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Peanut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2511.1%
Contains more IronIron +22800%
Contains more CopperCopper +22780%
Contains more ZincZinc +32600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2585.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24075%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1100%

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.
Beer
1
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% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Peanut
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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% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2252%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4209.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +656.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +3900%
Contains more CholineCholine +419.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Peanut
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
Contains more WaterWater +1314.8%
Contains more OtherOther +73%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5508.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +354.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Peanut DV% diff.
Copper 0.005mg 1.144mg 127%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 15.558g 104%
Manganese 0.008mg 1.934mg 84%
Fats 0g 49.24g 76%
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 12.066mg 72%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 24.426g 61%
Folate 6µg 240µg 59%
Iron 0.02mg 4.58mg 57%
Vitamin E 0mg 8.33mg 56%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.64mg 53%
Phosphorus 14mg 376mg 52%
Protein 0.46g 25.8g 51%
Magnesium 6mg 168mg 39%
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 1.767mg 35%
Fiber 0g 8.5g 34%
Zinc 0.01mg 3.27mg 30%
Saturated fat 0g 6.279g 29%
Calories 43kcal 567kcal 26%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.348mg 23%
Potassium 27mg 705mg 20%
Selenium 0.6µg 7.2µg 12%
Calcium 4mg 92mg 9%
Choline 10.1mg 52.5mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.135mg 8%
Carbs 3.55g 16.13g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 4mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 3.55g 7.63g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.72g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.377mg 0%
Valine 0mg 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.652mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Peanut
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
3%
Beer
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 91)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.279g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.