Peanut vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between peanuts and sardine
- Peanuts are 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 peanuts.
- The glycemic index of sardine is lower.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +330.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +515.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +149.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1690.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +315.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +308.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +175.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +108.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +330% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +817.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.4% |
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Protein
~24.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +531.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +202.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 8.94µg | 373% |
| Copper | 1.144mg | 0.186mg | 106% |
| Selenium | 7.2µg | 52.7µg | 83% |
| Manganese | 1.934mg | 0.108mg | 79% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 5.148g | 69% |
| Fats | 49.24g | 11.45g | 58% |
| Folate | 240µg | 10µg | 58% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.426g | 3.869g | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.08mg | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 142mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 5.245mg | 43% |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 2.04mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 8.5g | 0g | 34% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 39mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 382mg | 29% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 4.8µg | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 193IU | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 0.642mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 6.279g | 1.528g | 22% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 2.92mg | 21% |
| Calories | 567kcal | 208kcal | 18% |
| Zinc | 3.27mg | 1.31mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 376mg | 490mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.167mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 307mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 397mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.227mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 16.13g | 0g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 75mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Protein | 25.8g | 24.62g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 7.63g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.72g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.883mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.672mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.926mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.082mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.509g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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119%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sardine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.751g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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