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Smoothie vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between smoothie and peanuts

  • Smoothie is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin A, yet peanuts are richer in vitamin B3, iron, fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for peanuts is 70% higher.
  • Peanuts have a lower glycemic index than smoothie.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Peanuts, all types, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
Peanut
10
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 more CalciumCalcium +124.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2837.5%
Contains more IronIron +2953.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.9%

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.
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 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1378.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +324.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 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 WaterWater +1288.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2014.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97.7%
Contains more OtherOther +585.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie Peanut
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Smoothie Peanut DV% diff.
Copper 1.144mg 127%
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 104%
Manganese 1.934mg 84%
Fats 0g 49.24g 76%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 12.066mg 70%
Monounsaturated fat 24.426g 61%
Folate 240µg 60%
Vitamin E 8.33mg 56%
Iron 0.15mg 4.58mg 55%
Phosphorus 376mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 53%
Protein 1.22g 25.8g 49%
Magnesium 168mg 40%
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 35%
Fiber 0g 8.5g 34%
Zinc 3.27mg 30%
Saturated fat 0g 6.279g 29%
Calories 37kcal 567kcal 27%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg 27%
Potassium 24mg 705mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.348mg 20%
Selenium 7.2µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Choline 52.5mg 10%
Calcium 41mg 92mg 5%
Carbs 8.16g 16.13g 3%
Net carbs 8.16g 7.63g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 4.72g N/A
Sodium 29mg 18mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0%
Valine 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.652mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie 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
11%
Smoothie
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.279g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.