Peanut vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between peanuts and french fries
- Peanuts are higher than french fries in copper, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc.
- Peanuts cover your daily copper needs 113% more than french fries.
- Peanuts contain 8 times more folate than french fries. While peanuts contain 240µg of folate, french fries contain only 30µg.
- The glycemic index of peanuts is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Peanuts, all types, raw and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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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 | +380% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +411.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +465.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +822.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +554% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +683% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +700% |
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 | +398.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +276.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +246.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +301.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +204.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.8 g
Fats:
49.24 g
Carbs:
16.13 g
Water:
6.5 g
Other:
2.33 g
Protein:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +652.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +234.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +156.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +493.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.558 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.398 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +309.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +188.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.8% |
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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| Copper | 1.144mg | 0.124mg | 113% |
| Manganese | 1.934mg | 0.247mg | 73% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 5.398g | 68% |
| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 3.004mg | 57% |
| Fats | 49.24g | 14.73g | 53% |
| Folate | 240µg | 30µg | 53% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 0.81mg | 47% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.426g | 5.969g | 46% |
| Protein | 25.8g | 3.43g | 45% |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 1.67mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.17mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 376mg | 125mg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 35mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 3.27mg | 0.5mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 0.58mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 8.5g | 3.8g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 6.279g | 2.336g | 18% |
| Calories | 567kcal | 312kcal | 13% |
| Selenium | 7.2µg | 0.9µg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 11.2µg | 9% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 210mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 16.13g | 41.44g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.039mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 18mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 579mg | 4% |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 36.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.372mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 7.63g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.72g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.883mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.672mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.926mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.082mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | 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
75%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.943g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)