Peanut vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between peanuts and chia seeds
- Peanuts have more vitamin E, folate, and copper; however, chia seeds are higher in fiber, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, and manganese.
- Chia seeds cover your daily need for fiber, 104% more than peanuts.
- Peanuts have 17 times more vitamin E than chia seeds. While peanuts have 8.33mg of vitamin E, chia seeds have only 0.5mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peanuts, all types, raw and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +73.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +99.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +585.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +68.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +128.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +666.7% |
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 | +1566% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +389.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.8 g
Fats:
49.24 g
Carbs:
16.13 g
Water:
6.5 g
Other:
2.33 g
Protein:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +56% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +161.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.558 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.665 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +957.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.1% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 8.5g | 34.4g | 104% |
| Selenium | 7.2µg | 55.2µg | 87% |
| Phosphorus | 376mg | 860mg | 69% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.426g | 2.309g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 23.665g | 54% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 631mg | 54% |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 0.5mg | 52% |
| Folate | 240µg | 49µg | 48% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 335mg | 40% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 7.72mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 35% | |
| Manganese | 1.934mg | 2.723mg | 34% |
| Fats | 49.24g | 30.74g | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 27% | |
| Copper | 1.144mg | 0.924mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 8.83mg | 20% |
| Protein | 25.8g | 16.54g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 6.279g | 3.33g | 13% |
| Zinc | 3.27mg | 4.58mg | 12% |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 705mg | 407mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 16.13g | 42.12g | 9% |
| Calories | 567kcal | 486kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.62mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 7.63g | 7.72g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.72g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.14g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0.436mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.883mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.672mg | 1.371mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.926mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0.588mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 1.016mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.082mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.531mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | N/A |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
221%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.949g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)