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Peanut vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between peanuts and rib eye steak

  • Peanuts are richer in copper, manganese, folate, vitamin E, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, magnesium, and fiber, yet rib eye steak is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for peanuts is 118% higher.
  • Rib eye steak has a lower glycemic index than peanuts.

Food types used in this article are Peanuts, all types, raw and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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
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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 16% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +663.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +736.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +171.2%
Contains more IronIron +104.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1330%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2317.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +312.5%

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
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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% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8230%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +801.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +229.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +3900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Choline ~48.8mg

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
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more FatsFats +125.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +23200%
Contains more WaterWater +738.3%
~equal in Protein ~23.69g

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
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +132.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1414.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Copper 1.144mg 0.08mg 118%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 1.027g 97%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.1µg 88%
Manganese 1.934mg 0.08mg 81%
Folate 240µg 6µg 59%
Vitamin E 8.33mg 0.1mg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.071mg 47%
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 4.908mg 45%
Fats 49.24g 21.81g 42%
Selenium 7.2µg 29.7µg 41%
Magnesium 168mg 22mg 35%
Monounsaturated fat 24.426g 10.519g 35%
Fiber 8.5g 0g 34%
Phosphorus 376mg 152mg 32%
Iron 4.58mg 2.24mg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.536mg 25%
Zinc 3.27mg 5.91mg 24%
Saturated fat 6.279g 9.684g 15%
Calories 567kcal 291kcal 14%
Potassium 705mg 260mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.287mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.477mg 10%
Calcium 92mg 11mg 8%
Carbs 16.13g 0g 5%
Protein 25.8g 23.69g 4%
Sodium 18mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Choline 52.5mg 48.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Net carbs 7.63g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.72g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 0.883mg 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.907mg 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 1.672mg 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 0.926mg 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.317mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.95mg 0%
Valine 1.082mg 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.652mg 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut Rib eye steak
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
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.405g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.