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Peanut vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Peanut and Skipjack tuna?

  • Peanut is higher in Copper, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Fiber, yet Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Peanut's daily need coverage for Copper is 115% more.

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.
Contains more Calcium +148.6%
Contains more Iron +186.3%
Contains more Magnesium +281.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.9%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -61.7%
Contains more Zinc +211.4%
Contains more Copper +940%
Contains more Manganese +10078.9%
Contains more Selenium +550%
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 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +148.6%
Contains more Iron +186.3%
Contains more Magnesium +281.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.9%
Contains more Potassium +35.1%
Contains less Sodium -61.7%
Contains more Zinc +211.4%
Contains more Copper +940%
Contains more Manganese +10078.9%
Contains more Selenium +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
7
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1584.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +264.3%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.122
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 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1584.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +264.3%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.122

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +3717.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +858.2%
Contains more Other +252.8%
Equal in Protein - 28.21
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 Fats +3717.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +858.2%
Contains more Other +252.8%
Equal in Protein - 28.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9951.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3760.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9951.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3760.5%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Skipjack tuna Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 0g Peanut
Protein 25.8g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 49.24g 1.29g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 0g Peanut
Calories 567kcal 132kcal Peanut
Sugar 4.72g Skipjack tuna
Fiber 8.5g 0g Peanut
Calcium 92mg 37mg Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 1.6mg Peanut
Magnesium 168mg 44mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 285mg Peanut
Potassium 705mg 522mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 47mg Peanut
Zinc 3.27mg 1.05mg Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 0.11mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 0.019mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 0IU 60IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin E 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.038mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.122mg Peanut
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.485mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 240µg 10µg Peanut
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 0.883mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 0.907mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 1.672mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 0.926mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.317mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 1.101mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.652mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 0.42g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 0.243g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 0.403g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Skipjack tuna
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
78%
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 contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
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.