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Peanut vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between peanuts and salmon raw

  • Peanuts have more copper, manganese, folate, iron, vitamin B1, fiber, and magnesium; however, salmon raw is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Salmon raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 133% more than peanuts.
  • The glycemic index of peanuts is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peanuts, all types, raw and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw.

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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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +479.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.9%
Contains more IronIron +472.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +357.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +410.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11987.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +406.9%

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
5
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +860%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +181.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.664mg
~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
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30%
Contains more FatsFats +676.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +953.8%
Contains more OtherOther +128.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
2
14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1061.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +512.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Salmon raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.18µg 133%
Copper 1.144mg 0.25mg 99%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 2.539g 87%
Manganese 1.934mg 0.016mg 83%
Fats 49.24g 6.34g 66%
Monounsaturated fat 24.426g 2.103g 56%
Vitamin E 8.33mg 56%
Folate 240µg 25µg 54%
Selenium 7.2µg 36.5µg 53%
Iron 4.58mg 0.8mg 47%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.818mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.226mg 35%
Fiber 8.5g 0g 34%
Magnesium 168mg 29mg 33%
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 7.86mg 26%
Phosphorus 376mg 200mg 25%
Zinc 3.27mg 0.64mg 24%
Saturated fat 6.279g 0.981g 24%
Calories 567kcal 142kcal 21%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.38mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Protein 25.8g 19.84g 12%
Choline 52.5mg 10%
Calcium 92mg 12mg 8%
Potassium 705mg 490mg 6%
Carbs 16.13g 0g 5%
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 1.664mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Sodium 18mg 44mg 1%
Net carbs 7.63g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.72g N/A
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.883mg 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 1.672mg 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 0.926mg 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.317mg 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.775mg 0%
Valine 1.082mg 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.652mg 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.287g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Salmon raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.298g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $10.2)
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

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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.