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Peanut vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peanut and Rye different?

  • Peanut is higher in Copper, Folate, Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Magnesium, however, Rye is richer in Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Peanut is 86% higher.
  • Peanut contains 32 times more Saturated Fat than Rye. While Peanut contains 6.279g of Saturated Fat, Rye contains only 0.197g.

Peanuts, all types, raw and Rye grain 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.
Peanut
7
:
3
Rye
Contains more Calcium +283.3%
Contains more Iron +74.1%
Contains more Magnesium +52.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains more Zinc +23.4%
Contains more Copper +211.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Manganese +33.2%
Contains more Selenium +93.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 99% 79% 143% 45% 1% 73% 123% 337% 76%
Contains more Calcium +283.3%
Contains more Iron +74.1%
Contains more Magnesium +52.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains more Zinc +23.4%
Contains more Copper +211.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Manganese +33.2%
Contains more Selenium +93.1%

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
6
:
3
Rye
Contains more Vitamin E +880%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more Folate +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 167% 0% 0% 160% 32% 227% 107% 81% 180% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 79% 58% 81% 88% 68% 29% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin E +880%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more Folate +531.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
3
:
2
Rye
Contains more Protein +149.5%
Contains more Fats +2920.9%
Contains more Other +48.4%
Contains more Carbs +370.3%
Contains more Water +63.1%
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
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Protein +149.5%
Contains more Fats +2920.9%
Contains more Other +48.4%
Contains more Carbs +370.3%
Contains more Water +63.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
2
:
1
Rye
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11643.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1928.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.767 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11643.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1928.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peanut Rye
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Rye Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 60.76g Rye
Protein 25.8g 10.34g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 1.63g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 75.86g Rye
Calories 567kcal 338kcal Peanut
Fructose 0.11g Rye
Sugar 4.72g 0.98g Rye
Fiber 8.5g 15.1g Rye
Calcium 92mg 24mg Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 2.63mg Peanut
Magnesium 168mg 110mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 332mg Peanut
Potassium 705mg 510mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 2mg Rye
Zinc 3.27mg 2.65mg Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 0.367mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 2.577mg Rye
Selenium 7.2µg 13.9µg Rye
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Rye
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Rye
Vitamin E 8.33mg 0.85mg Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.316mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.251mg Rye
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 4.27mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 1.456mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.294mg Peanut
Folate 240µg 38µg Peanut
Vitamin K 0µg 5.9µg Rye
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.108mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg 0.289mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.208mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg 0.563mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg 0.286mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg 0.153mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.435mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 0.317mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg 0.189mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 0.197g Rye
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 0.208g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 0.767g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Rye
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
79%
Peanut
36%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.082g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.