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Peanut vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between peanuts and cheese?

  • Peanuts are richer in copper, manganese, vitamin B3, iron, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin E, while cheese is higher in calcium and vitamin B12.
  • Peanuts' daily need coverage for copper is 124% higher.
  • Cheese has 205 times less vitamin B3 than peanuts. Peanuts have 12.066mg of vitamin B3, while cheese has 0.059mg.
  • Peanuts are lower in saturated fat.
  • Peanuts have a higher glycemic index (13) than cheese (0).

We used Peanuts, all types, raw and Cheese, cheddar types in this comparison.

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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
6
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%
Cheese
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +522.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +827.6%
Contains more IronIron +3171.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +3713.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7063%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +671.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +295.8%

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%
Cheese
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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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1073.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20350.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +331%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +427.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +788.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +217%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Cheese
2
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.8%
Contains more FatsFats +47.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +422%
Contains more WaterWater +469.5%
Contains more OtherOther +59.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
3
14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
Cheese
0
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +164.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +994.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Cheese DV% diff.
Copper 1.144mg 0.03mg 124%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 1.421g 94%
Manganese 1.934mg 0.027mg 83%
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 0.059mg 75%
Calcium 92mg 710mg 62%
Saturated fat 6.279g 18.867g 57%
Iron 4.58mg 0.14mg 56%
Folate 240µg 27µg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.029mg 51%
Vitamin E 8.33mg 0.71mg 51%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg 46%
Selenium 7.2µg 28.5µg 39%
Monounsaturated fat 24.426g 9.246g 38%
Vitamin A 0µg 330µg 37%
Fiber 8.5g 0g 34%
Magnesium 168mg 27mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg 33%
Sodium 18mg 653mg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.41mg 27%
Fats 49.24g 33.31g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.428mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.066mg 22%
Potassium 705mg 76mg 19%
Phosphorus 376mg 455mg 11%
Calories 567kcal 404kcal 8%
Choline 52.5mg 16.5mg 7%
Protein 25.8g 22.87g 6%
Carbs 16.13g 3.09g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Zinc 3.27mg 3.64mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg 2%
Net carbs 7.63g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 4.72g 0.48g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 0.883mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.907mg 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.672mg 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 0.926mg 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.317mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.082mg 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.652mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Cheese
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
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 635mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.588g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.