Peanut vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between peanuts and shiitake
- Peanuts are higher than shiitake in copper, manganese, folate, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, fiber, and zinc.
- Peanuts cover your daily copper needs 111% more than shiitake.
- Peanuts contain 43 times more vitamin B1 than shiitake. While peanuts contain 0.64mg of vitamin B1, shiitake contains only 0.015mg.
- The glycemic index of peanuts is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Peanuts, all types, raw and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw.
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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 | +740% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +131.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1017.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +705.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +217.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +235.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +740.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +4166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +211.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1746.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1051.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9949% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +137.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +214.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1280.6% |
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 | 0.142mg | 111% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 104% | |
| Fats | 49.24g | 0.49g | 75% |
| Manganese | 1.934mg | 0.23mg | 74% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.426g | 61% | |
| Folate | 240µg | 13µg | 57% |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 56% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.015mg | 52% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 0.41mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 3.877mg | 51% |
| Protein | 25.8g | 2.24g | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 376mg | 112mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 20mg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 6.279g | 29% | |
| Calories | 567kcal | 34kcal | 27% |
| Fiber | 8.5g | 2.5g | 24% |
| Zinc | 3.27mg | 1.03mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 304mg | 12% |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 92mg | 2mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.217mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 1.5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.293mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 7.2µg | 5.7µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 16.13g | 6.79g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU | 2% |
| Net carbs | 7.63g | 4.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.72g | 2.38g | N/A |
| Sodium | 18mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.883mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.672mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.926mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.082mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.056mg | 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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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.279g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins