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Peanut vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Peanut and Pasta

  • Pasta contains less Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5 than Peanut.
  • Peanut's daily need coverage for Copper is 117% higher.
  • Pasta contains 42 times less Saturated Fat than Peanut. Peanut contains 6.279g of Saturated Fat, while Pasta contains 0.15g.

The food types used in this comparison are Peanuts, all types, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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
9
:
1
Pasta
Contains more Calcium +1433.3%
Contains more Iron +301.8%
Contains more Magnesium +833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +496.8%
Contains more Potassium +2837.5%
Contains more Zinc +483.9%
Contains more Copper +1130.1%
Contains more Manganese +763.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
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 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1433.3%
Contains more Iron +301.8%
Contains more Magnesium +833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +496.8%
Contains more Potassium +2837.5%
Contains more Zinc +483.9%
Contains more Copper +1130.1%
Contains more Manganese +763.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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
:
3
Pasta
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +865.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +923.5%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +865.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +923.5%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
3
:
2
Pasta
Contains more Protein +401%
Contains more Fats +4589.5%
Contains more Other +651.6%
Contains more Carbs +54.6%
Contains more Water +954.8%
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
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Protein +401%
Contains more Fats +4589.5%
Contains more Other +651.6%
Contains more Carbs +54.6%
Contains more Water +954.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
2
:
1
Pasta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19598.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3526.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19598.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3526.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 25.8g 5.15g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 1.05g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 567kcal 131kcal Peanut
Sugar 4.72g Pasta
Fiber 8.5g Peanut
Calcium 92mg 6mg Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 1.14mg Peanut
Magnesium 168mg 18mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 63mg Peanut
Potassium 705mg 24mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 3.27mg 0.56mg Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 0.093mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 0.224mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg Peanut
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.209mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 0.992mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.183mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.034mg Peanut
Folate 240µg 64µg Peanut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.065mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg 0.134mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.197mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg 0.348mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg 0.097mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg 0.079mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.247mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 0.217mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg 0.103mg Peanut
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 0.124g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 0.429g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Pasta
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
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.129g)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.