Peanut vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are peanuts and potatoes different?
- Peanuts have more copper, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin E, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and magnesium than potatoes.
- Daily need coverage for copper for peanuts is 115% higher.
- Peanuts contain 833 times more vitamin E than potatoes. While peanuts contain 8.33mg of vitamin E, potatoes contain only 0.01mg.
- Potatoes have less saturated fat.
- Peanuts have a lower glycemic index (13) than potatoes (86).
Peanuts, all types, raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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 | +630.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +666.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +465.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +940% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +990% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +559.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +867% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1700% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +83200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +690.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +321.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1037.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +499% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +333.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1158.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54611.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1119.2% |
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~17.49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1221200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36942.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.144mg | 0.11mg | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 0.042g | 103% |
| Fats | 49.24g | 0.09g | 76% |
| Manganese | 1.934mg | 0.2mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 1.061mg | 69% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.426g | 0.002g | 61% |
| Folate | 240µg | 15µg | 56% |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 0.01mg | 55% |
| Protein | 25.8g | 2.05g | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.081mg | 47% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 0.81mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 376mg | 57mg | 46% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 23mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 0.295mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 6.279g | 0.025g | 28% |
| Zinc | 3.27mg | 0.3mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 8.5g | 2.1g | 26% |
| Calories | 567kcal | 77kcal | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 19.7mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 7.2µg | 0.4µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.032mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 425mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 12mg | 8% |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 12.1mg | 7% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.298mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.63g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Carbs | 16.13g | 17.49g | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.72g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.883mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.672mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.926mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.082mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.254g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
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)