Fast food vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fast food and peanuts
- Fast food is richer in vitamin B12, yet peanuts are richer in copper, manganese, vitamin E, vitamin B3, folate, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for copper for peanuts is 114% higher.
- Peanuts have a lower glycemic index than fast food.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +181.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +522.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +48.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +257.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +845.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +180.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +441.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +168.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2092.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +101.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +114.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +233.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +52.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +95.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +491.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +310% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +405.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +826.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.121mg | 1.144mg | 114% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 15.558g | 93% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 1.934mg | 69% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 49.24g | 57% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 8.33mg | 53% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 24.426g | 49% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 12.066mg | 40% |
| Folate | 80µg | 240µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 376mg | 35% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 168mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.64mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 8.5g | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 1.767mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 7.2µg | 24% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 25.8g | 19% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 4.58mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.135mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 705mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 18mg | 14% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 567kcal | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.348mg | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 6.279g | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 3.27mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 16.13g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Calcium | 62mg | 92mg | 3% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 52.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 7.63g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 4.72g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 1.672mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.926mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 1.377mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.786g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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.