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Peanut vs. Beechnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peanut and Beechnuts

  • Peanut is richer in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Zinc, and Manganese, yet Beechnuts are richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Peanut is 70% higher.

Food types used in this article are Peanuts, all types, raw and Nuts, beechnuts, dried.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 90% 92% 223% 9.8% 0% 5% 175% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9100%
Contains more IronIron +86.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +808.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.3%

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
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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%
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 52% 0% 0% 0% 76% 86% 16% 56% 158% 0% 0% 85% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1275.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +174.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +96.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
6% 50% 34% 7% 4%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 50 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 6.6 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +316.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.7%
Contains more OtherOther +58.8%
~equal in Fats ~50g
~equal in Water ~6.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
12% 46% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.719 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 21.892 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 20.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~5.719g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Beechnuts Opinion
Calories 567kcal 576kcal Beechnuts
Protein 25.8g 6.2g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 50g Beechnuts
Vitamin C 0mg 15.5mg Beechnuts
Net carbs 7.63g 33.5g Beechnuts
Carbs 16.13g 33.5g Beechnuts
Magnesium 168mg 0mg Peanut
Calcium 92mg 1mg Peanut
Potassium 705mg 1017mg Beechnuts
Iron 4.58mg 2.46mg Peanut
Sugar 4.72g Beechnuts
Fiber 8.5g Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 0.67mg Peanut
Zinc 3.27mg 0.36mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 0mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 38mg Peanut
Vitamin E 8.33mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 1.341mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.304mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.371mg Beechnuts
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 0.877mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.925mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.684mg Beechnuts
Folate 240µg 113µg Peanut
Choline 52.5mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 5.719g Beechnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 21.892g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 20.089g Beechnuts
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.069mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg 0.221mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.245mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg 0.367mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg 0.367mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg 0.146mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.262mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 0.346mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg 0.172mg Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut Beechnuts
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
41%
Beechnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
60%
Beechnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts 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. Beechnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170161/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.