Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Peanut vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between peanuts and caramel

  • Caramel contains less copper, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, and fiber than peanuts.
  • Peanuts' daily need coverage for copper is 125% higher.
  • Peanuts have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of peanuts is 13, while the glycemic index of caramel is 65.

The food types used in this comparison are Peanuts, all types, raw and Candies, caramels.

Infographic

Peanut vs Caramel infographic
Infographic link

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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +888.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +229.4%
Contains more IronIron +3171.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +6255.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +643.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +229.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17481.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1710.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +521.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8052.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +521.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +5900%
Contains more CholineCholine +556.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +460.9%
Contains more FatsFats +507.9%
Contains more OtherOther +29.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +377.4%
Contains more WaterWater +30.8%

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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1484%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +347.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Caramel DV% diff.
Copper 1.144mg 0.018mg 125%
Manganese 1.934mg 0.011mg 84%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 3.478g 81%
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 0.148mg 74%
Fats 49.24g 8.1g 63%
Folate 240µg 4µg 59%
Monounsaturated fat 24.426g 1.542g 57%
Iron 4.58mg 0.14mg 56%
Vitamin E 8.33mg 0.46mg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.103mg 45%
Protein 25.8g 4.6g 42%
Phosphorus 376mg 114mg 37%
Magnesium 168mg 17mg 36%
Fiber 8.5g 0g 34%
Zinc 3.27mg 0.44mg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.62mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.056mg 22%
Carbs 16.13g 77g 20%
Saturated fat 6.279g 2.476g 17%
Potassium 705mg 214mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Sodium 18mg 245mg 10%
Selenium 7.2µg 1.8µg 10%
Calories 567kcal 382kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.256mg 9%
Choline 52.5mg 8mg 8%
Calcium 92mg 138mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 7.63g 77g N/A
Sugar 4.72g 65.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.883mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 1.672mg 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.926mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.317mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.205mg 0%
Valine 1.082mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.652mg 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Caramel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.803g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.