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Sardine vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sardine and Peanut

  • Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, yet Peanut is higher in Copper, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , and Fiber.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 373% more than Peanut.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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.
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Peanut
Contains more Calcium +315.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Selenium +631.9%
Contains more Iron +56.8%
Contains more Magnesium +330.8%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +149.6%
Contains more Copper +515.1%
Contains more Manganese +1690.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Contains more Calcium +315.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Selenium +631.9%
Contains more Iron +56.8%
Contains more Magnesium +330.8%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +149.6%
Contains more Copper +515.1%
Contains more Manganese +1690.7%

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.
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Peanut
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.4%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
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 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.4%
Contains more Folate +2300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Peanut
Contains more Water +817.1%
Contains more Other +85.4%
Contains more Fats +330%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 25.8
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +817.1%
Contains more Other +85.4%
Contains more Fats +330%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 25.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Peanut
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +531.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.2%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +531.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Peanut Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.63g Peanut
Protein 24.62g 25.8g Peanut
Fats 11.45g 49.24g Peanut
Carbs 0g 16.13g Peanut
Calories 208kcal 567kcal Peanut
Sugar 0g 4.72g Sardine
Fiber 0g 8.5g Peanut
Calcium 382mg 92mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 4.58mg Peanut
Magnesium 39mg 168mg Peanut
Phosphorus 490mg 376mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 705mg Peanut
Sodium 307mg 18mg Peanut
Zinc 1.31mg 3.27mg Peanut
Copper 0.186mg 1.144mg Peanut
Manganese 0.108mg 1.934mg Peanut
Selenium 52.7µg 7.2µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.64mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.135mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 12.066mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 1.767mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.348mg Peanut
Folate 10µg 240µg Peanut
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.25mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.883mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.907mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.672mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.926mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.317mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 1.268mg 1.082mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.652mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 1.528g 6.279g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 24.426g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 15.558g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
131%
Sardine
79%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.751g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.