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Rye vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are rye and peanuts different?

  • Rye is higher in manganese and fiber; however, peanuts are richer in copper, folate, vitamin E, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, iron, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for peanuts is 86% higher.
  • Rye contains 2 times more fiber than peanuts. While rye contains 15.1g of fiber, peanuts contain only 8.5g.
  • Rye has less saturated fat.
  • Peanuts have a lower glycemic index (13) than rye (34).

Rye grain and Peanuts, all types, raw are the varieties used 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.
Rye
Rye
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +283.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.2%
Contains more IronIron +74.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +211.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +23.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%

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.
Rye
Rye
3
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% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +880%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +531.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +72.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +370.3%
Contains more WaterWater +63.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +149.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2920.9%
Contains more OtherOther +48.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11643.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1928.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Peanut DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 15.558g 99%
Copper 0.367mg 1.144mg 86%
Fats 1.63g 49.24g 73%
Monounsaturated fat 0.208g 24.426g 61%
Folate 38µg 240µg 51%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 8.33mg 50%
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 12.066mg 49%
Protein 10.34g 25.8g 31%
Saturated fat 0.197g 6.279g 28%
Manganese 2.577mg 1.934mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.64mg 27%
Fiber 15.1g 8.5g 26%
Iron 2.63mg 4.58mg 24%
Carbs 75.86g 16.13g 20%
Magnesium 110mg 168mg 14%
Selenium 13.9µg 7.2µg 12%
Calories 338kcal 567kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.135mg 9%
Calcium 24mg 92mg 7%
Phosphorus 332mg 376mg 6%
Zinc 2.65mg 3.27mg 6%
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 1.767mg 6%
Potassium 510mg 705mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.348mg 4%
Choline 30.4mg 52.5mg 4%
Sodium 2mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 60.76g 7.63g N/A
Sugar 0.98g 4.72g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 0.563mg 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 0.286mg 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.153mg 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 1.377mg 0%
Valine 0.317mg 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.189mg 0.652mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye Peanut
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
35%
Rye
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.082g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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 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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/nutrients
  2. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.