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Peanut vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between peanuts and fruit salad

  • The amount of copper, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B5 in peanuts is higher than in fruit salad.
  • Peanuts cover your daily copper needs 122% more than fruit salad.
  • Fruit salad has 1570 times less saturated fat than peanuts. Peanuts have 6.279g of saturated fat, while fruit salad has 0.004g.
  • Fruit salad has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruit salad is 54, while the glycemic index of peanuts is 13.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peanuts, all types, raw and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.

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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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +736.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +507.8%
Contains more IronIron +1732%
Contains more CopperCopper +2188%
Contains more ZincZinc +2235.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2585.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1180.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%

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
8
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 11% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +864.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3289.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3234%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1188.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +7900%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
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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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4958.8%
Contains more FatsFats +164033.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.6%
Contains more OtherOther +796.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1225.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +488420%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +141336.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peanut Fruit salad
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Fruit salad DV% diff.
Copper 1.144mg 0.05mg 122%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 0.011g 104%
Manganese 1.934mg 0.151mg 78%
Fats 49.24g 0.03g 76%
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 0.356mg 73%
Monounsaturated fat 24.426g 0.005g 61%
Folate 240µg 3µg 59%
Vitamin E 8.33mg 56%
Iron 4.58mg 0.25mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.011mg 52%
Phosphorus 376mg 14mg 52%
Protein 25.8g 0.51g 51%
Magnesium 168mg 8mg 38%
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.053mg 34%
Fiber 8.5g 1g 30%
Saturated fat 6.279g 0.004g 29%
Zinc 3.27mg 0.14mg 28%
Calories 567kcal 50kcal 26%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.027mg 25%
Potassium 705mg 116mg 17%
Selenium 7.2µg 13%
Choline 52.5mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.014mg 9%
Calcium 92mg 11mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 30µg 3%
Sodium 18mg 5mg 1%
Carbs 16.13g 13.05g 1%
Net carbs 7.63g 12.05g N/A
Sugar 4.72g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut Fruit salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
75%
Peanut
3%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.275g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.