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Hickory nut vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between hickory nut and peanuts?

  • Hickory nut are higher in manganese, vitamin B1, and zinc, yet peanuts are higher in vitamin B3, folate, copper, iron, vitamin B6, fiber, and potassium.
  • Hickory nut' daily need coverage for manganese is 116% more.

We used Nuts, hickorynuts, dried and Peanuts, all types, raw types in this article.

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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 124% 18% 38% 80% 246% 118% 144% 0.13% 601% 44%
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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 ZincZinc +31.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +138.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.7%
Contains more IronIron +116%
Contains more CopperCopper +55%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~168mg

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 6.7% 2.3% 0% 0% 217% 30% 17% 105% 44% 0% 0% 30% 0%
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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 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1230.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.135mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.767mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 64% 18% 3% 2%
Protein: 12.72 g
Fats: 64.37 g
Carbs: 18.25 g
Water: 2.65 g
Other: 2.01 g
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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 FatsFats +30.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.8%
Contains more WaterWater +145.3%
Contains more OtherOther +15.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 53% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.038 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.886 g
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hickory nut Peanut DV% diff.
Manganese 4.61mg 1.934mg 116%
Vitamin B3 0.907mg 12.066mg 70%
Vitamin E 8.33mg 56%
Folate 40µg 240µg 50%
Copper 0.738mg 1.144mg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.886g 15.558g 42%
Iron 2.12mg 4.58mg 31%
Protein 12.72g 25.8g 26%
Fats 64.37g 49.24g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 32.611g 24.426g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.867mg 0.64mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.348mg 12%
Choline 52.5mg 10%
Zinc 4.31mg 3.27mg 9%
Potassium 436mg 705mg 8%
Fiber 6.4g 8.5g 8%
Phosphorus 336mg 376mg 6%
Calories 657kcal 567kcal 5%
Calcium 61mg 92mg 3%
Saturated fat 7.038g 6.279g 3%
Selenium 8.1µg 7.2µg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 1mg 18mg 1%
Magnesium 173mg 168mg 1%
Carbs 18.25g 16.13g 1%
Net carbs 11.85g 7.63g N/A
Sugar 4.72g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.131mg 0.135mg 0%
Vitamin B5 1.746mg 1.767mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 0.422mg 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 1.027mg 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 0.497mg 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.3mg 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.713mg 1.377mg 0%
Valine 0.73mg 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.389mg 0.652mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hickory nut 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
35%
Hickory nut
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
Hickory nut
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.759g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Hickory nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170177/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.