Peanut vs. Hickory nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between peanuts and hickory nut?
- Peanuts are higher in vitamin B3, folate, copper, iron, vitamin B6, fiber, and potassium, yet hickory nut are higher in manganese, vitamin B1, and zinc.
- Hickory nut' daily need coverage for manganese is 116% more.
- Peanuts have 13 times more vitamin B3 than hickory nut. While peanuts have 12.066mg of vitamin B3, hickory nut have only 0.907mg.
We used Peanuts, all types, raw and Nuts, hickorynuts, dried types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +50.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +116% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +138.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1230.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.5% |
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:
12.72 g
Fats:
64.37 g
Carbs:
18.25 g
Water:
2.65 g
Other:
2.01 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +145.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.1% |
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
7.038 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.886 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.7% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.934mg | 4.61mg | 116% |
| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 0.907mg | 70% |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 56% | |
| Folate | 240µg | 40µg | 50% |
| Copper | 1.144mg | 0.738mg | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 21.886g | 42% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 2.12mg | 31% |
| Protein | 25.8g | 12.72g | 26% |
| Fats | 49.24g | 64.37g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.426g | 32.611g | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.867mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.192mg | 12% |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 10% | |
| Zinc | 3.27mg | 4.31mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 436mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 8.5g | 6.4g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 376mg | 336mg | 6% |
| Calories | 567kcal | 657kcal | 5% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 61mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 6.279g | 7.038g | 3% |
| Selenium | 7.2µg | 8.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 173mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 16.13g | 18.25g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.63g | 11.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.72g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 1.746mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.883mg | 0.422mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.672mg | 1.027mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.926mg | 0.497mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 0.713mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.082mg | 0.73mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.389mg | 0% |
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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
141%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.759g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hickory nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hickory nut contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hickory nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Hickory nut is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.