Peanut vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are peanuts and pork different?
- Peanuts are higher in copper, manganese, folate, vitamin E, iron, vitamin B3, fiber, and magnesium; however, pork is richer in selenium and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for copper for peanuts is 119% higher.
- Pork has a lower glycemic index (0) than peanuts (13).
Peanuts, all types, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled are the varieties 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 | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +384.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +426.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1467.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21388.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +529.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2772.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +139.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +153.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4700% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +137.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +78.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +253.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +161.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +790.3% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +294.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1196.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.144mg | 0.073mg | 119% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 1.2g | 96% |
| Manganese | 1.934mg | 0.009mg | 84% |
| Selenium | 7.2µg | 45.3µg | 69% |
| Folate | 240µg | 5µg | 59% |
| Fats | 49.24g | 13.92g | 54% |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 0.29mg | 54% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 0.87mg | 46% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.426g | 6.19g | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 5.037mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 8.5g | 0g | 34% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 28mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.7µg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 80mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 0.698mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.877mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 376mg | 246mg | 19% |
| Calories | 567kcal | 242kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.321mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.464mg | 9% |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 93.9mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 3.27mg | 2.39mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 423mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 19mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 53IU | 7% |
| Carbs | 16.13g | 0g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 6.279g | 5.23g | 5% |
| Protein | 25.8g | 27.32g | 3% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 62mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.63g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.72g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.883mg | 1.234mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.672mg | 2.177mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.926mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0.712mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.082mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 1.067mg | 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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals