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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 amount of saturated Fat in khorasan wheat is lower.
  • 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% 0.6% 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 Opinion
Calories 567kcal 337kcal Peanut
Protein 25.8g 14.54g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 2.13g Peanut
Net carbs 7.63g 59.48g Khorasan wheat
Carbs 16.13g 70.58g Khorasan wheat
Magnesium 168mg 130mg Peanut
Calcium 92mg 22mg Peanut
Potassium 705mg 403mg Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 3.77mg Peanut
Sugar 4.72g 7.84g Peanut
Fiber 8.5g 11.1g Khorasan wheat
Copper 1.144mg 0.506mg Peanut
Zinc 3.27mg 3.68mg Khorasan wheat
Starch 52.41g Khorasan wheat
Phosphorus 376mg 364mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 5mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin E 8.33mg 0.61mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 2.735mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 7.2µg 81.5µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.566mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.184mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 6.375mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.949mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.259mg Peanut
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Khorasan wheat
Folate 240µg Peanut
Trans Fat 0g 0.005g Peanut
Choline 52.5mg 25.8mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 0.196g Khorasan wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 0.213g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 0.621g Peanut
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.13mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg 0.442mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.566mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg 1.112mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg 0.416mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg 0.251mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.772mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 0.687mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg 0.379mg Peanut
Fructose 0.11g Khorasan wheat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g Khorasan wheat

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.