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Peanut vs. Ginkgo nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peanut and Ginkgo nuts

  • Peanut is richer than Ginkgo nuts in Copper, Manganese, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Peanut is 97% higher.
  • Peanut contains 20 times more Saturated Fat than Ginkgo nuts. Peanut contains 6.279g of Saturated Fat, while Ginkgo nuts contain 0.319g.

Food types used in this article are Peanuts, all types, raw and Nuts, ginkgo nuts, 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
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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 19% 0.6% 45% 38% 91% 9.3% 53% 0.91% 15% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +522.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.2%
Contains more IronIron +358%
Contains more CopperCopper +317.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +861.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1611.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.1%

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
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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 50% 33% 0% 0% 55% 21% 113% 9.6% 76% 0% 0% 41% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1004.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +344.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.328mg
~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
4% 2% 38% 55%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 37.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +497.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2831%
Contains more OtherOther +94.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133.1%
Contains more WaterWater +749.2%

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
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.619 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.618 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3846%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2417.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Ginkgo nuts Opinion
Calories 567kcal 182kcal Peanut
Protein 25.8g 4.32g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 1.68g Peanut
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg Ginkgo nuts
Net carbs 7.63g 37.6g Ginkgo nuts
Carbs 16.13g 37.6g Ginkgo nuts
Magnesium 168mg 27mg Peanut
Calcium 92mg 2mg Peanut
Potassium 705mg 510mg Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 1mg Peanut
Sugar 4.72g Ginkgo nuts
Fiber 8.5g Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 0.274mg Peanut
Zinc 3.27mg 0.34mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 124mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 7mg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin A 0IU 558IU Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Ginkgo nuts
Vitamin E 8.33mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 0.113mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.22mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.09mg Peanut
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 6mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.16mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.328mg Peanut
Folate 240µg 54µg Peanut
Choline 52.5mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 0.319g Ginkgo nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 0.619g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 0.618g Peanut
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.071mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg 0.268mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.209mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg 0.316mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg 0.206mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg 0.055mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.171mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 0.283mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg 0.102mg Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Ginkgo nuts
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
31%
Ginkgo nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
27%
Ginkgo nuts

Comparison summary

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
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts 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. Ginkgo nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170584/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.