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Peanut vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peanut and Dates

  • Peanut is richer than Dates in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Peanut is 104% higher.
  • Peanut contains 196 times more Saturated Fat than Dates . Peanut contains 6.279g of Saturated Fat, while Dates contain 0.032g.

Food types used in this article are Peanuts, all types, raw and Dates, deglet noor.

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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
:
Contains more Calcium +135.9%
Contains more Iron +349%
Contains more Magnesium +290.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +506.5%
Contains more Zinc +1027.6%
Contains more Copper +455.3%
Contains more Manganese +638.2%
Contains more Selenium +140%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Equal in Potassium - 656
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 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Contains more Calcium +135.9%
Contains more Iron +349%
Contains more Magnesium +290.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +506.5%
Contains more Zinc +1027.6%
Contains more Copper +455.3%
Contains more Manganese +638.2%
Contains more Selenium +140%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Equal in Potassium - 656

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 +16560%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +847.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.9%
Contains more Folate +1163.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +16560%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +847.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.9%
Contains more Folate +1163.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
3
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Contains more Protein +953.1%
Contains more Fats +12525.6%
Contains more Other +45.6%
Contains more Carbs +365.2%
Contains more Water +215.8%
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
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +953.1%
Contains more Fats +12525.6%
Contains more Other +45.6%
Contains more Carbs +365.2%
Contains more Water +215.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81784.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67750%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81784.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Dates Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 67.03g Dates
Protein 25.8g 2.45g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 0.39g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 75.03g Dates
Calories 567kcal 282kcal Peanut
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 4.72g 63.35g Peanut
Fiber 8.5g 8g Peanut
Calcium 92mg 39mg Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 1.02mg Peanut
Magnesium 168mg 43mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 62mg Peanut
Potassium 705mg 656mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 2mg Dates
Zinc 3.27mg 0.29mg Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 0.206mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 0.262mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg 3µg Peanut
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Dates
Vitamin E 8.33mg 0.05mg Peanut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Dates
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.052mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.066mg Peanut
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 1.274mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.589mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.165mg Peanut
Folate 240µg 19µg Peanut
Vitamin K 0µg 2.7µg Dates
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.012mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg 0.043mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.049mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg 0.084mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg 0.066mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg 0.022mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.05mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 0.071mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg 0.032mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 0.032g Dates
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 0.036g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 0.019g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut Dates
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
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.63g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.247g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dates
Dates is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.