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Peanut vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Peanut and Macaroon?

  • Peanut has more Copper, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc than Macaroon.
  • Peanut's daily need coverage for Copper is 97% higher.
  • Macaroon has 80 times less Folate than Peanut. Peanut has 240µg of Folate, while Macaroon has 3µg.
  • Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Peanuts, all types, raw and Cookies, coconut macaroon types in this comparison.

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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
10
:
Contains more Calcium +1740%
Contains more Iron +458.5%
Contains more Magnesium +479.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +452.9%
Contains more Potassium +473.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +347.9%
Contains more Copper +325.3%
Equal in Selenium - 6.8
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 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +1740%
Contains more Iron +458.5%
Contains more Magnesium +479.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +452.9%
Contains more Potassium +473.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +347.9%
Contains more Copper +325.3%
Equal in Selenium - 6.8

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
:
Contains more Vitamin E +4284.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5384.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.5%
Contains more Folate +7900%
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% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +4284.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5384.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.5%
Contains more Folate +7900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +754.3%
Contains more Fats +118.4%
Contains more Other +36.3%
Contains more Carbs +279.5%
Contains more Water +76.9%
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
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +754.3%
Contains more Fats +118.4%
Contains more Other +36.3%
Contains more Carbs +279.5%
Contains more Water +76.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1417.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1820.7%
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1417.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1820.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peanut Macaroon
Lower in Sugar 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 price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 56.12g Macaroon
Protein 25.8g 3.02g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 22.55g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 61.22g Macaroon
Calories 567kcal 460kcal Peanut
Sugar 4.72g 45.16g Peanut
Fiber 8.5g 5.1g Peanut
Calcium 92mg 5mg Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 0.82mg Peanut
Magnesium 168mg 29mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 68mg Peanut
Potassium 705mg 123mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 241mg Peanut
Zinc 3.27mg 0.73mg Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 0.269mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg 6.8µg Peanut
Vitamin E 8.33mg 0.19mg Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.02mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.06mg Peanut
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 0.22mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.096mg Peanut
Folate 240µg 3µg Peanut
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg Macaroon
Tryptophan 0.25mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 20.099g Peanut
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 1.61g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 0.81g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Macaroon
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
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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 cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.