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Peanut vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Peanut and Sardine

  • Peanut is higher in Copper, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , and Fiber, yet Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 373% more than Peanut.

Food varieties used in this article are Peanuts, all types, raw and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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
7
:
Contains more Iron +56.8%
Contains more Magnesium +330.8%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +149.6%
Contains more Copper +515.1%
Contains more Manganese +1690.7%
Contains more Calcium +315.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Selenium +631.9%
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 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Iron +56.8%
Contains more Magnesium +330.8%
Contains more Potassium +77.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +149.6%
Contains more Copper +515.1%
Contains more Manganese +1690.7%
Contains more Calcium +315.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Selenium +631.9%

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
6
:
Contains more Vitamin E +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.4%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.4%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
3
:
Contains more Fats +330%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +817.1%
Contains more Other +85.4%
Equal in Protein - 24.62
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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Fats +330%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +817.1%
Contains more Other +85.4%
Equal in Protein - 24.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +531.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +531.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 0g Peanut
Protein 25.8g 24.62g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 11.45g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 0g Peanut
Calories 567kcal 208kcal Peanut
Sugar 4.72g 0g Sardine
Fiber 8.5g 0g Peanut
Calcium 92mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 4.58mg 2.92mg Peanut
Magnesium 168mg 39mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 705mg 397mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 307mg Peanut
Zinc 3.27mg 1.31mg Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 0.186mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 0.108mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 0IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 8.33mg 2.04mg Peanut
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.08mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 5.245mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.642mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.167mg Peanut
Folate 240µg 10µg Peanut
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.883mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.907mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.672mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 0.926mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.317mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.961mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.652mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 1.528g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 3.869g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 5.148g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut Sardine
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
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.751g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.