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Peanut vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peanut and Mixed nuts

  • Peanut is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B5, yet Mixed nuts are richer in Selenium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Mixed nuts is 49% higher.
  • Peanut contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Mixed nuts. Peanut contains 0.64mg of Vitamin B1, while Mixed nuts contain 0.189mg.
  • Peanut contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Peanuts, all types, raw and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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
Peanut
3
:
7
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
Contains more Iron +75.5%
Contains more Potassium +11.6%
Contains more Copper +26.1%
Contains more Calcium +27.2%
Contains more Magnesium +36.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Selenium +370.8%
Equal in Zinc - 3.36
Equal in Manganese - 2.04
Peanut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Mixed nuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 98% 164% 196% 56% 1% 92% 303% 267% 185%
Contains more Iron +75.5%
Contains more Potassium +11.6%
Contains more Copper +26.1%
Contains more Calcium +27.2%
Contains more Magnesium +36.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.3%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Contains more Selenium +370.8%
Equal in Zinc - 3.36
Equal in Manganese - 2.04

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
Peanut
5
:
5
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55%
Contains more Folate +189.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 7.82
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.352
Peanut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 167% 0% 0% 160% 32% 227% 107% 81% 180% 0% 0%
Mixed nuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 157% 0% 2% 48% 46% 145% 69% 82% 63% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +238.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55%
Contains more Folate +189.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 7.82
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.352

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
Peanut
2
:
3
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
Contains more Protein +28.7%
Contains more Water +212.5%
Contains more Carbs +30.5%
Contains more Other +23.6%
Equal in Fats - 53.95
Peanut
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
Mixed nuts
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more Protein +28.7%
Contains more Water +212.5%
Contains more Carbs +30.5%
Contains more Other +23.6%
Equal in Fats - 53.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
Peanut
2
:
1
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 14.612
Peanut
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
Mixed nuts
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 14.612

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Mixed nuts Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 14.05g Mixed nuts
Protein 25.8g 20.04g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 53.95g Mixed nuts
Carbs 16.13g 21.05g Mixed nuts
Calories 567kcal 607kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g Mixed nuts
Sugar 4.72g 4.15g Mixed nuts
Fiber 8.5g 7g Peanut
Calcium 92mg 117mg Mixed nuts
Iron 4.58mg 2.61mg Peanut
Magnesium 168mg 229mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 376mg 456mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 705mg 632mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 5mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 3.27mg 3.36mg Mixed nuts
Copper 1.144mg 0.907mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 2.04mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 7.2µg 33.9µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Mixed nuts
Vitamin E 8.33mg 7.82mg Peanut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.189mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.196mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 7.709mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 1.14mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.352mg Mixed nuts
Folate 240µg 83µg Peanut
Vitamin K 0µg 5.7µg Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.22mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg 0.703mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.826mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg 1.656mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg 0.782mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg 0.283mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 1.182mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 1.001mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg 0.572mg Peanut
Trans Fat 0g 0.055g Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 8.711g Peanut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 28.488g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 14.612g Peanut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Mixed nuts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
79%
Peanut
52%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.432g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/nutrients
  2. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.