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Salmon vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Salmon and Peanut

  • Salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium, yet Peanut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Iron, Folate, Vitamin E , Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Peanut is 122% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat 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.
Salmon
Salmon
1
:
9
Peanut
Peanut
Contains more Selenium +475%
Contains more Calcium +513.3%
Contains more Iron +1247.1%
Contains more Magnesium +460%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.2%
Contains more Potassium +83.6%
Contains less Sodium -70.5%
Contains more Zinc +660.5%
Contains more Copper +2234.7%
Contains more Manganese +11987.5%
Salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Peanut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Contains more Selenium +475%
Contains more Calcium +513.3%
Contains more Iron +1247.1%
Contains more Magnesium +460%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.2%
Contains more Potassium +83.6%
Contains less Sodium -70.5%
Contains more Zinc +660.5%
Contains more Copper +2234.7%
Contains more Manganese +11987.5%

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.
Salmon
Salmon
6
:
5
Peanut
Peanut
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +630.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Folate +605.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.135
Salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
Peanut
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +630.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more Folate +605.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.135

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon
Salmon
1
:
4
Peanut
Peanut
Contains more Water +896.2%
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Fats +298.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +191.3%
Salmon
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Peanut
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 +896.2%
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Fats +298.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +191.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salmon
Salmon
1
:
2
Peanut
Peanut
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +484.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +241.7%
Salmon
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 g
Peanut
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +484.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +241.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salmon 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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon Peanut Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.63g Peanut
Protein 22.1g 25.8g Peanut
Fats 12.35g 49.24g Peanut
Carbs 0g 16.13g Peanut
Calories 206kcal 567kcal Peanut
Sugar 0g 4.72g Salmon
Fiber 0g 8.5g Peanut
Calcium 15mg 92mg Peanut
Iron 0.34mg 4.58mg Peanut
Magnesium 30mg 168mg Peanut
Phosphorus 252mg 376mg Peanut
Potassium 384mg 705mg Peanut
Sodium 61mg 18mg Peanut
Zinc 0.43mg 3.27mg Peanut
Copper 0.049mg 1.144mg Peanut
Manganese 0.016mg 1.934mg Peanut
Selenium 41.4µg 7.2µg Salmon
Vitamin A 230IU 0IU Salmon
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 0µg Salmon
Vitamin E 1.14mg 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin D 526IU 0IU Salmon
Vitamin D 13.1µg 0µg Salmon
Vitamin C 3.7mg 0mg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.34mg 0.64mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.135mg
Vitamin B3 8.045mg 12.066mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.475mg 1.767mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.647mg 0.348mg Salmon
Folate 34µg 240µg Peanut
Vitamin B12 2.8µg 0µg Salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Salmon
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.25mg Peanut
Threonine 0.969mg 0.883mg Salmon
Isoleucine 1.018mg 0.907mg Salmon
Leucine 1.796mg 1.672mg Salmon
Lysine 2.03mg 0.926mg Salmon
Methionine 0.654mg 0.317mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.863mg 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 1.139mg 1.082mg Salmon
Histidine 0.651mg 0.652mg Peanut
Cholesterol 63mg 0mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 2.397g 6.279g Salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 1.457g 0g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.69g 0g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.17g 0g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 4.181g 24.426g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 4.553g 15.558g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salmon 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
110%
Salmon
79%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Salmon
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.882g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $10.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.