Peanut vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between peanuts and soybean meal?
- Peanuts are richer in vitamin B3, while soybean meal is higher in iron, copper, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Soybean meal's daily need coverage for iron is 114% higher.
- Soybean meal has 23 times less saturated fat than peanuts. Peanuts have 6.279g of saturated fat, while soybean meal has 0.268g.
- Soybean meal has a higher glycemic index (68) than peanuts (13).
We used Peanuts, all types, raw and Soy meal, defatted, raw types in this comparison.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +118.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +82.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +165.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +253.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +199.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +74.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +366.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.3% |
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:
49.2 g
Fats:
2.39 g
Carbs:
35.89 g
Water:
6.94 g
Other:
5.58 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1960.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +90.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +122.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +139.5% |
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Water
~6.94g
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
0.268 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.045 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5872.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1388.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 4.58mg | 13.7mg | 114% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 1.045g | 97% |
| Copper | 1.144mg | 2mg | 95% |
| Manganese | 1.934mg | 3.8mg | 81% |
| Fats | 49.24g | 2.39g | 72% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.426g | 0.409g | 60% |
| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 2.587mg | 59% |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 705mg | 2490mg | 53% |
| Protein | 25.8g | 49.2g | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 376mg | 701mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 8.5g | 34% | |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 306mg | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 6.279g | 0.268g | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.569mg | 17% |
| Folate | 240µg | 303µg | 16% |
| Zinc | 3.27mg | 5.06mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 244mg | 15% |
| Calories | 567kcal | 337kcal | 12% |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.251mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 7.2µg | 3.3µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 16.13g | 35.89g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.691mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 1.976mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.63g | 35.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.72g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0.653mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.883mg | 1.952mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 2.18mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.672mg | 3.66mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.926mg | 2.991mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 2.346mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.082mg | 2.243mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 1.212mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
58%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
264%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.011g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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.