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Hickory nut vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Hickory nut and Peanut?

  • Hickory nut are higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, yet Peanut is 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%
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 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% 7.9% 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
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 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
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 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 Opinion
Calories 657kcal 567kcal Hickory nut
Protein 12.72g 25.8g Peanut
Fats 64.37g 49.24g Hickory nut
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Hickory nut
Net carbs 11.85g 7.63g Hickory nut
Carbs 18.25g 16.13g Hickory nut
Magnesium 173mg 168mg Hickory nut
Calcium 61mg 92mg Peanut
Potassium 436mg 705mg Peanut
Iron 2.12mg 4.58mg Peanut
Sugar 4.72g Hickory nut
Fiber 6.4g 8.5g Peanut
Copper 0.738mg 1.144mg Peanut
Zinc 4.31mg 3.27mg Hickory nut
Phosphorus 336mg 376mg Peanut
Sodium 1mg 18mg Hickory nut
Vitamin A 131IU 0IU Hickory nut
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg Hickory nut
Vitamin E 8.33mg Peanut
Manganese 4.61mg 1.934mg Hickory nut
Selenium 8.1µg 7.2µg Hickory nut
Vitamin B1 0.867mg 0.64mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B2 0.131mg 0.135mg Peanut
Vitamin B3 0.907mg 12.066mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.746mg 1.767mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 0.348mg Peanut
Folate 40µg 240µg Peanut
Choline 52.5mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 7.038g 6.279g Peanut
Monounsaturated Fat 32.611g 24.426g Hickory nut
Polyunsaturated fat 21.886g 15.558g Hickory nut
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.25mg Peanut
Threonine 0.422mg 0.883mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.907mg Peanut
Leucine 1.027mg 1.672mg Peanut
Lysine 0.497mg 0.926mg Peanut
Methionine 0.3mg 0.317mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 0.713mg 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 0.73mg 1.082mg Peanut
Histidine 0.389mg 0.652mg Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
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.