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Maple sugar vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between maple sugar and peanuts?

  • Maple sugar is higher in manganese, yet peanuts are higher in copper, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
  • Peanuts' daily need coverage for copper is 116% more.
  • Maple sugar has 2 times more manganese than peanuts. While maple sugar has 4.422mg of manganese, peanuts have only 1.934mg.
  • The glycemic index of peanuts is lower.

We used Sugars, maple 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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
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 +85.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +128.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +784.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.3%
Contains more IronIron +184.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1055.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12433.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%
~equal in Calcium ~92mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
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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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +7011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +938.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30065%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3581.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11500%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 +463.5%
Contains more WaterWater +23.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25700%
Contains more FatsFats +24520%
Contains more OtherOther +191.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 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 -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38065.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15458%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Peanut DV% diff.
Copper 0.099mg 1.144mg 116%
Manganese 4.422mg 1.934mg 108%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 15.558g 103%
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 12.066mg 75%
Fats 0.2g 49.24g 75%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 24.426g 61%
Folate 0µg 240µg 60%
Vitamin E 0mg 8.33mg 56%
Phosphorus 3mg 376mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.64mg 53%
Protein 0.1g 25.8g 51%
Iron 1.61mg 4.58mg 37%
Magnesium 19mg 168mg 35%
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 1.767mg 34%
Fiber 0g 8.5g 34%
Saturated fat 0.036g 6.279g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.348mg 27%
Zinc 6.06mg 3.27mg 25%
Carbs 90.9g 16.13g 25%
Potassium 274mg 705mg 13%
Selenium 0.8µg 7.2µg 12%
Calories 354kcal 567kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.135mg 9%
Choline 2.1mg 52.5mg 9%
Net carbs 90.9g 7.63g N/A
Calcium 90mg 92mg 0%
Sugar 84.87g 4.72g N/A
Sodium 11mg 18mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0%
Valine 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.652mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar 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
1%
Maple sugar
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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 contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.243g)
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.