Peanut vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are peanuts and macadamia different?
- Peanuts are richer in vitamin B3, folate, vitamin E, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and zinc, while macadamia is higher in manganese and vitamin B1.
- Macadamia covers your daily need for manganese, 96% more than peanuts.
- Peanuts contain 22 times more folate than macadamia. Peanuts contain 240µg of folate, while macadamia contains 11µg.
- Peanuts are lower in saturated fat.
Peanuts, all types, raw and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +91.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +151.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113.6% |
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 | +1442.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +387.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +133.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2081.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +226.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +377.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +935.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +141% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.934mg | 4.131mg | 96% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 1.502g | 94% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.426g | 58.877g | 86% |
| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 2.473mg | 60% |
| Folate | 240µg | 11µg | 57% |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 0.54mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 1.195mg | 46% |
| Copper | 1.144mg | 0.756mg | 43% |
| Fats | 49.24g | 75.77g | 41% |
| Protein | 25.8g | 7.91g | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 376mg | 188mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 6.279g | 12.061g | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 0.758mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 3.27mg | 1.3mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 3.69mg | 11% |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 705mg | 368mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 130mg | 9% |
| Calories | 567kcal | 718kcal | 8% |
| Selenium | 7.2µg | 3.6µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.275mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.162mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 85mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 16.13g | 13.82g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.63g | 5.22g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.72g | 4.57g | N/A |
| Fiber | 8.5g | 8.6g | 0% |
| Starch | 1.05g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.883mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.672mg | 0.602mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.926mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.082mg | 0.363mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.782g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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?
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)