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Peanut vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between peanuts and parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Peanuts have more copper, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin E, and vitamin B1, while parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 102% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano contains 106 times less vitamin B3 than peanuts. Peanuts contain 12.066mg of vitamin B3, while parmigiano-Reggiano contains 0.114mg.
  • The amount of sodium in peanuts is lower.
  • Peanuts have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of peanuts is 13, while the glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Peanuts, all types, raw and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +342.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +464%
Contains more IronIron +408.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +380.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2175.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1105.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +145.8%

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%
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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10484.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +443.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +610.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +2300%
Contains more CholineCholine +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260%
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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29%
Contains more FatsFats +146.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1077.4%
Contains more WaterWater +678.5%
Contains more OtherOther +244.6%

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +300.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3267.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Calcium 92mg 1109mg 102%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 0.462g 101%
Copper 1.144mg 0.238mg 101%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg 94%
Manganese 1.934mg 0.085mg 80%
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 0.114mg 75%
Sodium 18mg 1529mg 66%
Folate 240µg 10µg 58%
Vitamin E 8.33mg 0.17mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.029mg 51%
Phosphorus 376mg 729mg 50%
Iron 4.58mg 0.9mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 24.426g 6.098g 46%
Fats 49.24g 20g 45%
Fiber 8.5g 0g 34%
Saturated fat 6.279g 13.317g 32%
Magnesium 168mg 38mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.325mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.486mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.049mg 23%
Selenium 7.2µg 17.7µg 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 160µg 18%
Potassium 705mg 125mg 17%
Calories 567kcal 265kcal 15%
Protein 25.8g 20g 12%
Choline 52.5mg 20.7mg 6%
Zinc 3.27mg 3.87mg 5%
Carbs 16.13g 1.37g 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 7.63g 1.37g N/A
Sugar 4.72g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 0.883mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.907mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 1.672mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 0.926mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.317mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 1.082mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.652mg 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 1511mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.