Peanut vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between peanuts and pita
- The amount of copper, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5 in peanuts is higher than in pita.
- Peanuts cover your daily copper needs 108% more than pita.
- Pita has 38 times less saturated fat than peanuts. Peanuts have 6.279g of saturated fat, while pita has 0.166g.
- Pita has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pita is 68, while the glycemic index of peanuts is 13.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Peanuts, all types, raw and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.
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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 | +546.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +487.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +227.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +581% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +289.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +287.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +302.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +139.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +463.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +345.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +923.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +183.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4003.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +245.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +393.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23162.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2808% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.4% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.144mg | 0.168mg | 108% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 0.535g | 100% |
| Fats | 49.24g | 1.2g | 74% |
| Manganese | 1.934mg | 0.481mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 2.142mg | 62% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.426g | 0.105g | 61% |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 56% | |
| Folate | 240µg | 24µg | 54% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 1.4mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 376mg | 97mg | 40% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 26mg | 34% |
| Protein | 25.8g | 9.1g | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.267mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 6.279g | 0.166g | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 0.397mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 8.5g | 2.2g | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.034mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 536mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 3.27mg | 0.84mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 120mg | 17% |
| Calories | 567kcal | 275kcal | 15% |
| Selenium | 7.2µg | 13% | |
| Carbs | 16.13g | 55.7g | 13% |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.097mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 86mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.63g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.72g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.883mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.672mg | 0.634mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.926mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.082mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.195mg | 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
75%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.113g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 518mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)