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Peanut vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between peanuts and brown sugar

  • Brown sugar contains less copper, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin E, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, and fiber than peanuts.
  • Peanuts' daily need coverage for copper is 122% higher.
  • Peanuts have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of peanuts is 13, while the glycemic index of brown sugar is 71.

The food types used in this comparison are Peanuts, all types, raw and Sugars, brown.

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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
9
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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +430.1%
Contains more IronIron +545.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +2334%
Contains more ZincZinc +10800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +9300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2921.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
~equal in Calcium ~83mg

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
8
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10869.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1238.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +748.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +23900%
Contains more CholineCholine +2182.6%
~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
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
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21400%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +385.1%
Contains more OtherOther +417.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +508.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Brown sugar DV% diff.
Copper 1.144mg 0.047mg 122%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 0g 104%
Manganese 1.934mg 0.064mg 81%
Fats 49.24g 0g 76%
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 0.11mg 75%
Monounsaturated fat 24.426g 0g 61%
Folate 240µg 1µg 60%
Vitamin E 8.33mg 0mg 56%
Phosphorus 376mg 4mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0mg 53%
Protein 25.8g 0.12g 51%
Iron 4.58mg 0.71mg 48%
Magnesium 168mg 9mg 38%
Fiber 8.5g 0g 34%
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.132mg 33%
Zinc 3.27mg 0.03mg 29%
Saturated fat 6.279g 0g 29%
Carbs 16.13g 98.09g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.041mg 24%
Potassium 705mg 133mg 17%
Selenium 7.2µg 1.2µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0mg 10%
Choline 52.5mg 2.3mg 9%
Calories 567kcal 380kcal 9%
Calcium 92mg 83mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 7.63g 98.09g N/A
Sugar 4.72g 97.02g N/A
Sodium 18mg 28mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Peanut Brown sugar
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
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 92.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
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 Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.279g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar 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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.