Peanut vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between peanuts and cheese sandwich
- Peanuts have more copper, vitamin B3, folate, manganese, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5; however, cheese sandwich is richer in selenium.
- Peanuts cover your daily copper needs 109% more than cheese sandwich.
- Cheese sandwich has 4 times less vitamin B3 than peanuts. Peanuts have 12.066mg of vitamin B3, while cheese sandwich has 3.185mg.
- Peanuts contain less sodium.
- Cheese sandwich has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54, while the glycemic index of peanuts is 13.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Peanuts, all types, raw and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +211.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +130.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +74.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +615% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +275.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +78.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +121.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +237.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +278.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +184.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +275% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +216.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.8 g
Fats:
49.24 g
Carbs:
16.13 g
Water:
6.5 g
Other:
2.33 g
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +163.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +97% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +103.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +260.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.558 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +136% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +69.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.144mg | 0.16mg | 109% |
| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 3.185mg | 56% |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 56% | |
| Folate | 240µg | 64µg | 44% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 9.166g | 43% |
| Fats | 49.24g | 25g | 37% |
| Manganese | 1.934mg | 1.083mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 839mg | 36% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.426g | 10.351g | 35% |
| Protein | 25.8g | 9.8g | 32% |
| Selenium | 7.2µg | 24.3µg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 54mg | 27% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 2.62mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.358mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 0.622mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 3.27mg | 0.87mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.427mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 8.5g | 3.1g | 22% |
| Carbs | 16.13g | 58.2g | 14% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 306mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 204mg | 11% |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 10% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.279g | 4.129g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.261mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Calories | 567kcal | 497kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 376mg | 382mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.63g | 55.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.72g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.883mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.672mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.926mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.082mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 821mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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.