Peanut vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Peanut and Chocolate different?
- Peanut is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Copper, however, Chocolate is richer in Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Peanut is 71% higher.
- Peanut contains 26 times more Vitamin B1 than Chocolate. While Peanut contains 0.64mg of Vitamin B1, Chocolate contains only 0.025mg.
- Peanut has less Saturated Fat.
Peanuts, all types, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +15.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +64.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +140% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.1% |
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 | +1442.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2460% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1564.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +494.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +728.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +428.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +570.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +279.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -66.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +156% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1324.7% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 567kcal | 546kcal |
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| Protein | 25.8g | 4.88g |
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| Fats | 49.24g | 31.28g |
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| Net carbs | 7.63g | 54.17g |
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| Carbs | 16.13g | 61.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Magnesium | 168mg | 146mg |
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| Calcium | 92mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 705mg | 559mg |
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| Iron | 4.58mg | 8.02mg |
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| Sugar | 4.72g | 47.9g |
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| Fiber | 8.5g | 7g |
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| Copper | 1.144mg | 1.028mg |
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| Zinc | 3.27mg | 2.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 376mg | 206mg |
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| Sodium | 18mg | 24mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 0.54mg |
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| Manganese | 1.934mg | 1.419mg |
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| Selenium | 7.2µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 0.725mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 8.1µg |
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| Folate | 240µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.112g |
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| Choline | 52.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.279g | 18.519g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 24.426g | 9.54g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 1.092g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.25mg |
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| Threonine | 0.883mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.907mg |
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| Leucine | 1.672mg |
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| Lysine | 0.926mg |
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| Methionine | 0.317mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg |
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| Valine | 1.082mg |
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| Histidine | 0.652mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.8)