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Peanut vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between peanuts and skipjack tuna?

  • Peanuts are higher in copper, manganese, folate, vitamin B1, iron, and fiber, yet skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Peanuts' daily need coverage for copper is 115% more.
  • The glycemic index of skipjack tuna is lower.

We used Peanuts, all types, raw and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types 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
9
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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +281.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +148.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.1%
Contains more IronIron +186.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +940%
Contains more ZincZinc +211.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10078.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +550%

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
5
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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1584.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +264.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +181.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.122mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
2
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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +3717.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +858.2%
Contains more OtherOther +252.8%
~equal in Protein ~28.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
2
14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9951.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3760.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Copper 1.144mg 0.11mg 115%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 0.403g 101%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.19µg 91%
Manganese 1.934mg 0.019mg 83%
Fats 49.24g 1.29g 74%
Selenium 7.2µg 46.8µg 72%
Monounsaturated fat 24.426g 0.243g 60%
Folate 240µg 10µg 58%
Vitamin E 8.33mg 56%
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.038mg 50%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.981mg 49%
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 18.756mg 42%
Iron 4.58mg 1.6mg 37%
Fiber 8.5g 0g 34%
Magnesium 168mg 44mg 30%
Saturated fat 6.279g 0.42g 27%
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.485mg 26%
Calories 567kcal 132kcal 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg 20%
Zinc 3.27mg 1.05mg 20%
Phosphorus 376mg 285mg 13%
Choline 52.5mg 10%
Calcium 92mg 37mg 6%
Potassium 705mg 522mg 5%
Protein 25.8g 28.21g 5%
Carbs 16.13g 0g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.122mg 1%
Sodium 18mg 47mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 7.63g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.72g N/A
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.883mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.907mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 1.672mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.926mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.317mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 1.082mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.652mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.859g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $5.2)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.