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Peanut vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between peanuts and chocolate brownie

  • Chocolate brownie contains less copper, vitamin B3, manganese, folate, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B5, and magnesium than peanuts.
  • Peanuts' daily need coverage for copper is 84% higher.
  • Chocolate brownie contains 12 times less vitamin B3 than peanuts. Peanuts contain 12.066mg of vitamin B3, while chocolate brownie contains 0.982mg.
  • Peanuts have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of peanuts is 13, while the glycemic index of chocolate brownie is 42.

The food types used in this comparison are Peanuts, all types, raw and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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
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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +217%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +300.6%
Contains more IronIron +148.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +194.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +237.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +184.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +229.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.7%

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% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +353.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1128.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +438.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +270.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +727.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +316.1%
Contains more FatsFats +69.2%
Contains more OtherOther +22.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +211.2%
Contains more WaterWater +93.8%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +125.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Copper 1.144mg 0.388mg 84%
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 0.982mg 69%
Manganese 1.934mg 0.587mg 59%
Vitamin E 8.33mg 56%
Folate 240µg 29µg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.141mg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 9.412g 41%
Protein 25.8g 6.2g 39%
Phosphorus 376mg 132mg 35%
Monounsaturated fat 24.426g 10.839g 34%
Iron 4.58mg 1.84mg 34%
Fiber 8.5g 34%
Fats 49.24g 29.1g 31%
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.328mg 29%
Magnesium 168mg 53mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Zinc 3.27mg 0.97mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.094mg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg 20%
Potassium 705mg 176mg 16%
Sodium 18mg 343mg 14%
Carbs 16.13g 50.2g 11%
Choline 52.5mg 10%
Selenium 7.2µg 11.5µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Saturated fat 6.279g 7.319g 5%
Calories 567kcal 466kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.19mg 4%
Calcium 92mg 57mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 7.63g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 4.72g N/A
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.883mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 1.672mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.926mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.317mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 1.082mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.652mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is cheaper (difference - $2.8)

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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.