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Peanut vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between peanuts and apple pie

  • The amount of copper, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, vitamin B5, and zinc in peanuts is higher than in apple pie.
  • Peanuts cover your daily copper needs 122% more than apple pie.
  • Apple pie has 60 times less folate than peanuts. Peanuts have 240µg of folate, while apple pie has 4µg.
  • Apple pie has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple pie is 41, while the glycemic index of peanuts is 13.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peanuts, all types, raw and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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.
Peanut
10
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +736.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +984.6%
Contains more IronIron +278.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2387%
Contains more ZincZinc +1943.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1466.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +962.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Peanut
7
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%
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 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +377.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +974.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1384.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +815.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +5900%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
3
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
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1257.9%
Contains more FatsFats +347.6%
Contains more OtherOther +158.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110.8%
Contains more WaterWater +703.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
2
14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +456.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +607.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Apple pie DV% diff.
Copper 1.144mg 0.046mg 122%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 2.198g 89%
Manganese 1.934mg 0.182mg 76%
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 1.123mg 68%
Fats 49.24g 11g 59%
Folate 240µg 4µg 59%
Vitamin E 8.33mg 56%
Monounsaturated fat 24.426g 4.388g 50%
Phosphorus 376mg 24mg 50%
Protein 25.8g 1.9g 48%
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.134mg 42%
Iron 4.58mg 1.21mg 42%
Magnesium 168mg 7mg 38%
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.119mg 33%
Fiber 8.5g 1.6g 28%
Zinc 3.27mg 0.16mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.038mg 24%
Potassium 705mg 65mg 19%
Calories 567kcal 237kcal 17%
Selenium 7.2µg 13%
Saturated fat 6.279g 3.797g 11%
Sodium 18mg 266mg 11%
Choline 52.5mg 10%
Calcium 92mg 11mg 8%
Carbs 16.13g 34g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 29µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.158mg 2%
Net carbs 7.63g 32.4g N/A
Sugar 4.72g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.883mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 1.672mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.926mg 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.317mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.088mg 0%
Valine 1.082mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.652mg 0.038mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Apple pie
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
75%
Peanut
10%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.482g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie 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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.