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Peanut vs. Coconut oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peanut and Coconut oil

  • Peanut is richer than Coconut oil in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Coconut oil is 381% higher.
  • Peanut contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Peanuts, all types, raw and Oil, coconut.

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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 Calcium +9100%
Contains more Iron +9060%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +16250%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +9100%
Contains more Iron +9060%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +16250%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
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Contains more Vitamin E +7472.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 167% 0% 0% 160% 32% 227% 107% 81% 180% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +7472.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21566.7%
Contains more Other +156%
Contains more Fats +101.2%
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
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21566.7%
Contains more Other +156%
Contains more Fats +101.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +814.1%
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
91% 7% 2%
Saturated Fat: 82.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.702 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +814.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Coconut oil Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 0g Peanut
Protein 25.8g 0g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 99.06g Coconut oil
Carbs 16.13g 0g Peanut
Calories 567kcal 892kcal Coconut oil
Sugar 4.72g 0g Coconut oil
Fiber 8.5g 0g Peanut
Calcium 92mg 1mg Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 0.05mg Peanut
Magnesium 168mg 0mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 0mg Peanut
Potassium 705mg 0mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 0mg Coconut oil
Zinc 3.27mg 0.02mg Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 0mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 0mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg 0µg Peanut
Vitamin E 8.33mg 0.11mg Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0mg Peanut
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 0mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0mg Peanut
Folate 240µg 0µg Peanut
Vitamin K 0µg 0.6µg Coconut oil
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg 0mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg 0mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg 0mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg 0mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 0mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg 0mg Peanut
Trans Fat 0g 0.028g Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 82.475g Peanut
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 6.332g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 1.702g Peanut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.676g Coconut oil
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Coconut oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Coconut oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
79%
Peanut
0%
Coconut oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
0%
Coconut oil

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 76.196g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coconut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171412/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.