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Cheddar Cheese vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheddar Cheese and Peanut?

  • Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B12, while Peanut is higher in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E .
  • Peanut's daily need coverage for Copper is 124% higher.
  • Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat.

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.
Contains more Calcium +671.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +21%
Contains more Zinc +11.3%
Contains more Selenium +295.8%
Contains more Iron +3171.4%
Contains more Magnesium +522.2%
Contains more Potassium +827.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Copper +3713.3%
Contains more Manganese +7063%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Contains more Calcium +671.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +21%
Contains more Zinc +11.3%
Contains more Selenium +295.8%
Contains more Iron +3171.4%
Contains more Magnesium +522.2%
Contains more Potassium +827.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Copper +3713.3%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Peanut
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +217%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1073.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20350.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +427.3%
Contains more Folate +788.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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 B2 +217%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1073.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20350.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +427.3%
Contains more Folate +788.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +469.5%
Contains more Other +59.2%
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Fats +47.8%
Contains more Carbs +422%
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
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 Water +469.5%
Contains more Other +59.2%
Contains more Protein +12.8%
Contains more Fats +47.8%
Contains more Carbs +422%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +994.9%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +164.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Cheddar Cheese Peanut
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Cheddar Cheese Peanut Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 7.63g Peanut
Protein 22.87g 25.8g Peanut
Fats 33.31g 49.24g Peanut
Carbs 3.09g 16.13g Peanut
Calories 404kcal 567kcal Peanut
Sugar 0.48g 4.72g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 8.5g Peanut
Calcium 710mg 92mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 4.58mg Peanut
Magnesium 27mg 168mg Peanut
Phosphorus 455mg 376mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 705mg Peanut
Sodium 653mg 18mg Peanut
Zinc 3.64mg 3.27mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 1.144mg Peanut
Manganese 0.027mg 1.934mg Peanut
Selenium 28.5µg 7.2µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.64mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.135mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 12.066mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.767mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.348mg Peanut
Folate 27µg 240µg Peanut
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.25mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.883mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.907mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.672mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.926mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.317mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 1.404mg 1.082mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.652mg Peanut
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Peanut
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Peanut
Saturated Fat 18.867g 6.279g Peanut
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 24.426g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 15.558g Peanut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheddar Cheese 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
79%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 635mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.588g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar 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. Cheddar 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.