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Egg vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Egg and Peanut?

  • Egg is richer in Copper, Vitamin B12, Choline, and Selenium, while Peanut is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B1.
  • Egg's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 124% higher.
  • Peanut is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
2
:
8
Peanut
Contains more Copper +74.8%
Contains more Selenium +327.8%
Contains more Calcium +84%
Contains more Iron +284.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1580%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.6%
Contains more Potassium +459.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Zinc +211.4%
Contains more Manganese +7338.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Contains more Copper +74.8%
Contains more Selenium +327.8%
Contains more Calcium +84%
Contains more Iron +284.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1580%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.6%
Contains more Potassium +459.5%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Zinc +211.4%
Contains more Manganese +7338.5%

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.
Egg
5
:
6
Peanut
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +708.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +869.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18753.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.6%
Contains more Folate +445.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
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 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +708.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +869.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18753.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.6%
Contains more Folate +445.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
1
:
4
Peanut
Contains more Water +1048%
Contains more Protein +105.1%
Contains more Fats +364.1%
Contains more Carbs +1340.2%
Contains more Other +117.8%
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 +1048%
Contains more Protein +105.1%
Contains more Fats +364.1%
Contains more Carbs +1340.2%
Contains more Other +117.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
1
:
2
Peanut
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +499.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1000.3%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +499.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1000.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Peanut Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 7.63g Peanut
Protein 12.58g 25.8g Peanut
Fats 10.61g 49.24g Peanut
Carbs 1.12g 16.13g Peanut
Calories 155kcal 567kcal Peanut
Sugar 1.12g 4.72g Egg
Fiber 0g 8.5g Peanut
Calcium 50mg 92mg Peanut
Iron 1.19mg 4.58mg Peanut
Magnesium 10mg 168mg Peanut
Phosphorus 172mg 376mg Peanut
Potassium 126mg 705mg Peanut
Sodium 124mg 18mg Peanut
Zinc 1.05mg 3.27mg Peanut
Copper 2mg 1.144mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 1.934mg Peanut
Selenium 30.8µg 7.2µg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 0IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 0µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.03mg 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin D 87IU 0IU Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.64mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.135mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 12.066mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 1.767mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.348mg Peanut
Folate 44µg 240µg Peanut
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0µg Egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Egg
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.25mg Peanut
Threonine 0.604mg 0.883mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.907mg Peanut
Leucine 1.075mg 1.672mg Peanut
Lysine 0.904mg 0.926mg Peanut
Methionine 0.392mg 0.317mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 0.767mg 1.082mg Peanut
Histidine 0.298mg 0.652mg Peanut
Cholesterol 373mg 0mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 3.267g 6.279g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 24.426g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 15.558g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
45%
Egg
79%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.