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Ginkgo nuts vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ginkgo nuts and Peanut

  • Peanut is richer than Ginkgo nuts in Copper, Manganese, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Peanut is 97% higher.
  • Ginkgo nuts contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, ginkgo nuts, raw 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 19% 0.6% 45% 38% 91% 9.3% 53% 0.91% 15% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -61.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +522.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.2%
Contains more IronIron +358%
Contains more CopperCopper +317.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +861.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1611.5%

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.
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 50% 33% 0% 0% 55% 21% 113% 9.6% 76% 0% 0% 41% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1004.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +344.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.348mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 2% 38% 55%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 37.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 1.2 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 CarbsCarbs +133.1%
Contains more WaterWater +749.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +497.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2831%
Contains more OtherOther +94.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.619 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.618 g
Peanut
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3846%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2417.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ginkgo nuts Peanut
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Ginkgo nuts Peanut Opinion
Calories 182kcal 567kcal Peanut
Protein 4.32g 25.8g Peanut
Fats 1.68g 49.24g Peanut
Vitamin C 15mg 0mg Ginkgo nuts
Net carbs 37.6g 7.63g Ginkgo nuts
Carbs 37.6g 16.13g Ginkgo nuts
Magnesium 27mg 168mg Peanut
Calcium 2mg 92mg Peanut
Potassium 510mg 705mg Peanut
Iron 1mg 4.58mg Peanut
Sugar 4.72g Ginkgo nuts
Fiber 8.5g Peanut
Copper 0.274mg 1.144mg Peanut
Zinc 0.34mg 3.27mg Peanut
Phosphorus 124mg 376mg Peanut
Sodium 7mg 18mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin A 558IU 0IU Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 0µg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin E 8.33mg Peanut
Manganese 0.113mg 1.934mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.64mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.135mg Peanut
Vitamin B3 6mg 12.066mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 1.767mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.348mg Peanut
Folate 54µg 240µg Peanut
Choline 52.5mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 0.319g 6.279g Ginkgo nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.619g 24.426g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.618g 15.558g Peanut
Tryptophan 0.071mg 0.25mg Peanut
Threonine 0.268mg 0.883mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.209mg 0.907mg Peanut
Leucine 0.316mg 1.672mg Peanut
Lysine 0.206mg 0.926mg Peanut
Methionine 0.055mg 0.317mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 0.283mg 1.082mg Peanut
Histidine 0.102mg 0.652mg Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginkgo nuts 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
31%
Ginkgo nuts
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Ginkgo nuts
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Ginkgo nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170584/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.