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Peanut vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between peanuts and hash browns

  • Hash browns have less copper, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin E, magnesium, and vitamin B5 than peanuts.
  • Peanuts cover your daily need for copper, 116% more than hash browns.
  • Peanuts have 20 times more folate than hash browns. While peanuts have 240µg of folate, hash browns have only 12µg.
  • The glycemic index of hash browns is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peanuts, all types, raw and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty.

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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
10
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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +384.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.6%
Contains more IronIron +663.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1044%
Contains more ZincZinc +808.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +283.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1124.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1700%

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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +217.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +367.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +556.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +365%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1900%
Contains more CholineCholine +194.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
3
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
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +900%
Contains more FatsFats +189%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79%
Contains more WaterWater +658%
~equal in Other ~2.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
2
14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +212.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +174.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Hash browns DV% diff.
Copper 1.144mg 0.1mg 116%
Manganese 1.934mg 0.158mg 77%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 5.665g 66%
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 1.838mg 64%
Folate 240µg 12µg 57%
Iron 4.58mg 0.6mg 50%
Fats 49.24g 17.04g 50%
Protein 25.8g 2.58g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.137mg 42%
Monounsaturated fat 24.426g 7.827g 41%
Phosphorus 376mg 98mg 40%
Vitamin E 8.33mg 2.62mg 38%
Magnesium 168mg 21mg 35%
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.38mg 28%
Zinc 3.27mg 0.36mg 26%
Sodium 18mg 566mg 24%
Fiber 8.5g 2.7g 23%
Saturated fat 6.279g 2.54g 17%
Calories 567kcal 272kcal 15%
Selenium 7.2µg 0.4µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.186mg 12%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Potassium 705mg 355mg 10%
Vitamin K 0µg 9.9µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.038mg 7%
Calcium 92mg 19mg 7%
Choline 52.5mg 17.8mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Carbs 16.13g 28.88g 4%
Net carbs 7.63g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 4.72g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.056g 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%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut Hash browns
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
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 548mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.739g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns 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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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.