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Peanut vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Peanut and Mussels

  • Peanut has more Copper, Vitamin B3, Folate, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, however, Mussels has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, and Selenium.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1000% more.
  • Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peanuts, all types, raw and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.

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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
7
:
Contains more Calcium +178.8%
Contains more Magnesium +354.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.9%
Contains more Potassium +163.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +22.5%
Contains more Copper +667.8%
Contains more Iron +46.7%
Contains more Manganese +251.6%
Contains more Selenium +1144.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +178.8%
Contains more Magnesium +354.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.9%
Contains more Potassium +163.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +22.5%
Contains more Copper +667.8%
Contains more Iron +46.7%
Contains more Manganese +251.6%
Contains more Selenium +1144.4%

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
8
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248%
Contains more Folate +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248%
Contains more Folate +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
3
:
Contains more Fats +999.1%
Contains more Carbs +118.3%
Contains more Water +840.8%
Contains more Other +36.5%
Equal in Protein - 23.8
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
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Fats +999.1%
Contains more Carbs +118.3%
Contains more Water +840.8%
Contains more Other +36.5%
Equal in Protein - 23.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2308.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1183.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2308.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1183.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 7.39g Peanut
Protein 25.8g 23.8g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 4.48g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 7.39g Peanut
Calories 567kcal 172kcal Peanut
Sugar 4.72g Mussels
Fiber 8.5g 0g Peanut
Calcium 92mg 33mg Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 168mg 37mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 285mg Peanut
Potassium 705mg 268mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 369mg Peanut
Zinc 3.27mg 2.67mg Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 0.149mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 7.2µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 0IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.3mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 3mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.95mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.1mg Peanut
Folate 240µg 76µg Peanut
Vitamin B12 0µg 24µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.883mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.907mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.672mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 0.926mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.317mg 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.853mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 1.04mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg 0.457mg Peanut
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 1.014g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 1.212g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Mussels
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
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 351mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.429g)
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.

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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.