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Peanut vs. Pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between peanuts and pea raw

  • Peanuts have more copper, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin E, folate, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and magnesium, while pea raw has more vitamin C.
  • Peanuts' daily need coverage for copper is 108% higher.
  • Pea raw contains 64 times less vitamin E than peanuts. Peanuts contain 8.33mg of vitamin E, while pea raw contains 0.13mg.
  • Peanuts have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of peanuts is 13, while the glycemic index of pea raw is 54.

The food types used in this comparison are Peanuts, all types, raw and Peas, green, 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.
Peanut
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 7.5% 22% 55% 59% 34% 46% 0.65% 53% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +409.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +268%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.9%
Contains more IronIron +211.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +550%
Contains more ZincZinc +163.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +248.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +371.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%

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
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 133% 13% 2.6% 0% 67% 30% 39% 6.2% 39% 0% 62% 49% 15%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +477.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1599%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +269.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.132mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
4
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% 14% 79%
Protein: 5.42 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 14.45 g
Water: 78.86 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +376%
Contains more FatsFats +12210%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.6%
Contains more OtherOther +167.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1113.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
2
14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
24% 12% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.187 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69688.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8219.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Pea raw DV% diff.
Copper 1.144mg 0.176mg 108%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 0.187g 102%
Fats 49.24g 0.4g 75%
Manganese 1.934mg 0.41mg 66%
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 2.09mg 62%
Monounsaturated fat 24.426g 0.035g 61%
Vitamin E 8.33mg 0.13mg 55%
Vitamin C 0mg 40mg 44%
Folate 240µg 65µg 44%
Protein 25.8g 5.42g 41%
Iron 4.58mg 1.47mg 39%
Phosphorus 376mg 108mg 38%
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.104mg 33%
Magnesium 168mg 33mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.266mg 31%
Saturated fat 6.279g 0.071g 28%
Calories 567kcal 81kcal 24%
Vitamin K 0µg 24.8µg 21%
Zinc 3.27mg 1.24mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.169mg 14%
Potassium 705mg 244mg 14%
Fiber 8.5g 5.7g 11%
Selenium 7.2µg 1.8µg 10%
Calcium 92mg 25mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg 4%
Choline 52.5mg 28.4mg 4%
Sodium 18mg 5mg 1%
Carbs 16.13g 14.45g 1%
Net carbs 7.63g 8.75g N/A
Sugar 4.72g 5.67g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.132mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.883mg 0.203mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 1.672mg 0.323mg 0%
Lysine 0.926mg 0.317mg 0%
Methionine 0.317mg 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.2mg 0%
Valine 1.082mg 0.235mg 0%
Histidine 0.652mg 0.107mg 0%
Fructose 0.39g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Pea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
75%
Peanut
35%
Pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
31%
Pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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 contains less Sodium?
Pea raw
Pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.208g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pea raw
Pea raw is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170419/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.