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Peanut vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between peanuts and Brussels sprouts

  • Peanuts are higher in copper, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and iron, yet Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Brussels sprouts cover your daily vitamin K needs 148% more than peanuts.
  • Peanuts contain 16 times more copper than Brussels sprouts. While peanuts contain 1.144mg of copper, Brussels sprouts contain only 0.07mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Peanuts, all types, raw and Brussels sprouts, raw.

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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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +630.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +119%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.2%
Contains more IronIron +227.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1534.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +678.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +444.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +473.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%

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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +846.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +360.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1519.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +471.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +293.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +174.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +663.3%
Contains more FatsFats +16313.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +80.2%
Contains more OtherOther +70.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1223.1%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +106100%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +883.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peanut Brussels sprouts
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 Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 153g 916%
Vitamin K 0µg 177µg 148%
Copper 1.144mg 0.07mg 119%
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg 94%
Fats 49.24g 0.3g 75%
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 0.745mg 71%
Manganese 1.934mg 0.337mg 69%
Monounsaturated fat 24.426g 0.023g 61%
Vitamin E 8.33mg 0.88mg 50%
Protein 25.8g 3.38g 45%
Folate 240µg 61µg 45%
Phosphorus 376mg 69mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.139mg 42%
Iron 4.58mg 1.4mg 40%
Magnesium 168mg 23mg 35%
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.309mg 29%
Saturated fat 6.279g 0.062g 28%
Calories 567kcal 43kcal 26%
Zinc 3.27mg 0.42mg 26%
Fiber 8.5g 3.8g 19%
Selenium 7.2µg 1.6µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.219mg 10%
Potassium 705mg 389mg 9%
Choline 52.5mg 19.1mg 6%
Calcium 92mg 42mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.09mg 3%
Carbs 16.13g 8.95g 2%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Net carbs 7.63g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 4.72g 2.2g N/A
Sodium 18mg 25mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.883mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 1.672mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.926mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.317mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 1.082mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.652mg 0.076mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Brussels sprouts
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.217g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.