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Peanut vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Peanut and Whey

  • Whey contains less Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Fiber than Peanut.
  • Peanut's daily need coverage for Copper is 127% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Peanuts, all types, raw and Whey, sweet, fluid.

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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
10
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0
Whey
Contains more Calcium +95.7%
Contains more Iron +7533.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2000%
Contains more Phosphorus +717.4%
Contains more Potassium +337.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +2415.4%
Contains more Copper +28500%
Contains more Manganese +193300%
Contains more Selenium +278.9%
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 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +95.7%
Contains more Iron +7533.3%
Contains more Magnesium +2000%
Contains more Phosphorus +717.4%
Contains more Potassium +337.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +2415.4%
Contains more Copper +28500%
Contains more Manganese +193300%
Contains more Selenium +278.9%

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
:
4
Whey
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16205.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +361.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1022.6%
Contains more Folate +23900%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16205.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +361.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1022.6%
Contains more Folate +23900%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
4
:
1
Whey
Contains more Protein +2935.3%
Contains more Fats +13577.8%
Contains more Carbs +213.8%
Contains more Other +339.6%
Contains more Water +1332.6%
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
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +2935.3%
Contains more Fats +13577.8%
Contains more Carbs +213.8%
Contains more Other +339.6%
Contains more Water +1332.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
2
:
1
Whey
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24326%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141336.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24326%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141336.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Whey Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 5.14g Peanut
Protein 25.8g 0.85g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 0.36g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 5.14g Peanut
Calories 567kcal 27kcal Peanut
Sugar 4.72g 5.14g Peanut
Fiber 8.5g 0g Peanut
Calcium 92mg 47mg Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 0.06mg Peanut
Magnesium 168mg 8mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 46mg Peanut
Potassium 705mg 161mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 54mg Peanut
Zinc 3.27mg 0.13mg Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 0.004mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 0.001mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg 1.9µg Peanut
Vitamin A 0IU 12IU Whey
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Whey
Vitamin E 8.33mg 0mg Peanut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.036mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.158mg Whey
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 0.074mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.383mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.031mg Peanut
Folate 240µg 1µg Peanut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Whey
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.013mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg 0.054mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.047mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg 0.078mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg 0.068mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg 0.016mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.027mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 0.046mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg 0.016mg Peanut
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 0.1g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 0.011g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Whey
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
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.049g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.