Peanut vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between peanuts and matzo
- Peanuts are richer in copper, manganese, folate, vitamin E, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B5, yet matzo is richer in selenium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for peanuts is 120% higher.
- Peanuts contain 139 times more vitamin E than matzo. Peanuts contain 8.33mg of vitamin E, while matzo contains 0.06mg.
- Matzo contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Peanuts, all types, raw and Crackers, matzo, plain.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +572% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +607.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +529.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1806.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +380.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +322.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +197.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +412.5% |
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 | +13783.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +210% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +298.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +202.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1311.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +386.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +158% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3417.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +288.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +418.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19133.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2480.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.144mg | 0.06mg | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 0.603g | 100% |
| Fats | 49.24g | 1.4g | 74% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.426g | 0.127g | 61% |
| Manganese | 1.934mg | 0.65mg | 56% |
| Folate | 240µg | 17µg | 56% |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 0.06mg | 55% |
| Selenium | 7.2µg | 36.9µg | 54% |
| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 3.892mg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 376mg | 89mg | 41% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 25mg | 34% |
| Protein | 25.8g | 10g | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 6.279g | 0.226g | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 0.443mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 3.27mg | 0.68mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 16.13g | 83.7g | 23% |
| Fiber | 8.5g | 3g | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.387mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.115mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 3.16mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 112mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.291mg | 12% |
| Calories | 567kcal | 395kcal | 9% |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 10.8mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 13mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.63g | 80.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.72g | 0.29g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.883mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.672mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.926mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 0.494mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.082mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.213mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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51%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)