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Peanut vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Peanut and Popcorn

  • Peanut has more Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Iron, while Popcorn has more Fiber.
  • Peanut's daily need coverage for Copper is 98% higher.
  • Popcorn contains 29 times less Vitamin E than Peanut. Peanut contains 8.33mg of Vitamin E, while Popcorn contains 0.29mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Popcorn is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Peanuts, all types, raw and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.

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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
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 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1214.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.3%
Contains more IronIron +43.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +336.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%
~equal in Zinc ~3.08mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~358mg

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
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 0% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2772.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +422.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +246.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +121.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +674.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
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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
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +99.4%
Contains more FatsFats +984.6%
Contains more WaterWater +95.8%
Contains more OtherOther +64.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +382.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2471.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +571.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Popcorn Opinion
Calories 567kcal 387kcal Peanut
Protein 25.8g 12.94g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 4.54g Peanut
Net carbs 7.63g 63.28g Popcorn
Carbs 16.13g 77.78g Popcorn
Magnesium 168mg 144mg Peanut
Calcium 92mg 7mg Peanut
Potassium 705mg 329mg Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 3.19mg Peanut
Sugar 4.72g 0.87g Popcorn
Fiber 8.5g 14.5g Popcorn
Copper 1.144mg 0.262mg Peanut
Zinc 3.27mg 3.08mg Peanut
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 376mg 358mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 8mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 0IU 196IU Popcorn
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 8.33mg 0.29mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 1.113mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg 0µg Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.104mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.083mg Peanut
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 2.308mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.51mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.157mg Peanut
Vitamin K 0µg 1.2µg Popcorn
Folate 240µg 31µg Peanut
Choline 52.5mg 21.2mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 0.637g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 0.95g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 2.318g Peanut
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.085mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg 0.452mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.431mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg 1.473mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg 0.338mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg 0.252mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.59mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 0.607mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg 0.367mg Peanut
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Popcorn
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
75%
Peanut
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.642g)
Which food is cheaper?
Popcorn
Popcorn is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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 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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.