Peanut vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between peanuts and American cheese
- Peanuts have more copper, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin E; however, American cheese is richer in calcium and vitamin B12.
- Peanuts cover your daily copper needs 122% more than American cheese.
- American cheese has 159 times less vitamin B3 than peanuts. Peanuts have 12.066mg of vitamin B3, while American cheese has 0.076mg.
- Peanuts contain less saturated fat.
- American cheese has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of American cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of peanuts is 13.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Peanuts, all types, raw and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +546.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +434.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +627% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2387% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4617.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1035.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +180.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +941.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15776.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +338.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +544.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Copper | 1.144mg | 0.046mg | 122% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 1045mg | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 1.286g | 95% |
| Manganese | 1.934mg | 0.041mg | 82% |
| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 0.076mg | 75% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1671mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.5µg | 63% |
| Folate | 240µg | 8µg | 58% |
| Saturated fat | 6.279g | 18.057g | 54% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.015mg | 52% |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 0.8mg | 50% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 0.63mg | 49% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.426g | 8.236g | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 376mg | 641mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 8.5g | 0g | 34% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 26mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 100mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 250µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 0.403mg | 27% |
| Fats | 49.24g | 31.79g | 27% |
| Selenium | 7.2µg | 20.2µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.054mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 132mg | 17% |
| Protein | 25.8g | 18.13g | 15% |
| Calories | 567kcal | 371kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.234mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 3.27mg | 2.49mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 16.13g | 3.7g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 36.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 23IU | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 7.63g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.72g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 1.144g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.883mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.672mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.926mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.082mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.8 g
Fats:
49.24 g
Carbs:
16.13 g
Water:
6.5 g
Other:
2.33 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +335.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +509.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +190.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.558 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +196.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1109.8% |
