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Egg white vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between egg whites and peanuts

  • Egg whites contain less copper, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, and fiber than peanuts.
  • Peanuts' daily need coverage for copper is 125% higher.
  • Egg whites have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of egg whites is 0, while the glycemic index of peanuts is 13.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, white, raw, fresh 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
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 SeleniumSelenium +177.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1427.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1214.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +332.5%
Contains more IronIron +5625%
Contains more CopperCopper +4873.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +10800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2406.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17481.8%

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.
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% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +225.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11391.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +830%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6860%
Contains more FolateFolate +5900%
Contains more CholineCholine +4672.7%
~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
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Peanut
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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 +1247.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +136.7%
Contains more FatsFats +28864.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2109.6%
Contains more OtherOther +269.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg white Peanut DV% diff.
Copper 0.023mg 1.144mg 125%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 15.558g 104%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.934mg 84%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 12.066mg 75%
Fats 0.17g 49.24g 75%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 24.426g 61%
Folate 4µg 240µg 59%
Vitamin E 0mg 8.33mg 56%
Iron 0.08mg 4.58mg 56%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.64mg 53%
Phosphorus 15mg 376mg 52%
Magnesium 11mg 168mg 37%
Fiber 0g 8.5g 34%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 1.767mg 32%
Protein 10.9g 25.8g 30%
Saturated fat 0g 6.279g 29%
Zinc 0.03mg 3.27mg 29%
Calories 52kcal 567kcal 26%
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.348mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.135mg 23%
Selenium 20µg 7.2µg 23%
Potassium 163mg 705mg 16%
Choline 1.1mg 52.5mg 9%
Calcium 7mg 92mg 9%
Sodium 166mg 18mg 6%
Carbs 0.73g 16.13g 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Net carbs 0.73g 7.63g N/A
Sugar 0.71g 4.72g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 0.449mg 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.661mg 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 1.016mg 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 0.806mg 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.399mg 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 1.377mg 0%
Valine 0.809mg 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0.652mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg white 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
10%
Egg white
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Egg white
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.279g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.