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Peanut vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between peanuts and maple sugar?

  • Peanuts are higher in copper, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B5, yet maple sugar is higher in manganese.
  • Peanuts' daily need coverage for copper is 116% more.
  • The glycemic index of peanuts is lower.

We used Peanuts, all types, raw and Sugars, maple 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.
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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +784.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.3%
Contains more IronIron +184.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1055.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12433.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +128.6%
~equal in Calcium ~90mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +7011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +938.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30065%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3581.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11500%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25700%
Contains more FatsFats +24520%
Contains more OtherOther +191.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +463.5%
Contains more WaterWater +23.1%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38065.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15458%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Maple sugar DV% diff.
Copper 1.144mg 0.099mg 116%
Manganese 1.934mg 4.422mg 108%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 0.1g 103%
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 0.04mg 75%
Fats 49.24g 0.2g 75%
Monounsaturated fat 24.426g 0.064g 61%
Folate 240µg 0µg 60%
Vitamin E 8.33mg 0mg 56%
Phosphorus 376mg 3mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.009mg 53%
Protein 25.8g 0.1g 51%
Iron 4.58mg 1.61mg 37%
Magnesium 168mg 19mg 35%
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.048mg 34%
Fiber 8.5g 0g 34%
Saturated fat 6.279g 0.036g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.003mg 27%
Zinc 3.27mg 6.06mg 25%
Carbs 16.13g 90.9g 25%
Potassium 705mg 274mg 13%
Selenium 7.2µg 0.8µg 12%
Calories 567kcal 354kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.013mg 9%
Choline 52.5mg 2.1mg 9%
Net carbs 7.63g 90.9g N/A
Calcium 92mg 90mg 0%
Sugar 4.72g 84.87g N/A
Sodium 18mg 11mg 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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 contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.243g)
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.