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Cheese vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cheese and peanuts?

  • Cheese is richer in calcium and vitamin B12, while peanuts are higher in copper, manganese, vitamin B3, iron, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin E.
  • Peanuts' daily need coverage for copper is 124% higher.
  • Peanuts are lower in saturated fat.
  • Peanuts have a higher glycemic index (13) than cheese (0).

We used Cheese, cheddar and Peanuts, all types, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 more CalciumCalcium +671.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +295.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +522.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +827.6%
Contains more IronIron +3171.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +3713.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7063%

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.
Cheese
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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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +217%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1073.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20350.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +427.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +788.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +218.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +469.5%
Contains more OtherOther +59.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.8%
Contains more FatsFats +47.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +422%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Peanut
3
14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +164.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +994.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Peanut DV% diff.
Copper 0.03mg 1.144mg 124%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 15.558g 94%
Manganese 0.027mg 1.934mg 83%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 12.066mg 75%
Calcium 710mg 92mg 62%
Saturated fat 18.867g 6.279g 57%
Iron 0.14mg 4.58mg 56%
Folate 27µg 240µg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.64mg 51%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 8.33mg 51%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Selenium 28.5µg 7.2µg 39%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 24.426g 38%
Vitamin A 330µg 0µg 37%
Fiber 0g 8.5g 34%
Magnesium 27mg 168mg 34%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Sodium 653mg 18mg 28%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.767mg 27%
Fats 33.31g 49.24g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.135mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.348mg 22%
Potassium 76mg 705mg 19%
Phosphorus 455mg 376mg 11%
Calories 404kcal 567kcal 8%
Choline 16.5mg 52.5mg 7%
Protein 22.87g 25.8g 6%
Carbs 3.09g 16.13g 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Zinc 3.64mg 3.27mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg 2%
Net carbs 3.09g 7.63g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 4.72g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.377mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.652mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese 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
35%
Cheese
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 635mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.588g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.