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Peanut vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between peanuts and khorasan wheat

  • Peanuts are higher in copper, vitamin E, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, iron, and magnesium, yet khorasan wheat is higher in selenium, manganese, and fiber.
  • Khorasan wheat covers your daily selenium needs 135% more than peanuts.
  • Peanuts contain 32 times more saturated fat than khorasan wheat. While peanuts contain 6.279g of saturated fat, khorasan wheat contains only 0.196g.
  • The glycemic index of peanuts is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Peanuts, all types, raw and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked.

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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
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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 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +318.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.9%
Contains more IronIron +21.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1031.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~364mg

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
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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 0% 0.33% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1265.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
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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
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2211.7%
Contains more OtherOther +38.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +337.6%
Contains more WaterWater +70.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.621 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11367.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2405.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Khorasan wheat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Khorasan wheat DV% diff.
Selenium 7.2µg 81.5µg 135%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 0.621g 100%
Fats 49.24g 2.13g 72%
Copper 1.144mg 0.506mg 71%
Monounsaturated fat 24.426g 0.213g 61%
Folate 240µg 60%
Vitamin E 8.33mg 0.61mg 51%
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 6.375mg 36%
Manganese 1.934mg 2.735mg 35%
Saturated fat 6.279g 0.196g 28%
Protein 25.8g 14.54g 23%
Starch 52.41g 22%
Carbs 16.13g 70.58g 18%
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.949mg 16%
Calories 567kcal 337kcal 12%
Iron 4.58mg 3.77mg 10%
Fiber 8.5g 11.1g 10%
Potassium 705mg 403mg 9%
Magnesium 168mg 130mg 9%
Calcium 92mg 22mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.259mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.566mg 6%
Choline 52.5mg 25.8mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.184mg 4%
Zinc 3.27mg 3.68mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Phosphorus 376mg 364mg 2%
Sodium 18mg 5mg 1%
Net carbs 7.63g 59.48g N/A
Sugar 4.72g 7.84g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.005g N/A
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.883mg 0.442mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.566mg 0%
Leucine 1.672mg 1.112mg 0%
Lysine 0.926mg 0.416mg 0%
Methionine 0.317mg 0.251mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.772mg 0%
Valine 1.082mg 0.687mg 0%
Histidine 0.652mg 0.379mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Khorasan wheat
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
35%
Khorasan wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
150%
Khorasan wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.083g)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.