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Soybean vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Soybean and Peanut?

  • Peanut has more Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Zinc than Soybean.
  • Peanut's daily need coverage for Copper is 82% higher.
  • Soybean is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt and Peanuts, all types, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
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Peanut
Contains more Calcium +10.9%
Contains more Iron +12.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Magnesium +95.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.5%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Zinc +184.3%
Contains more Copper +181.1%
Contains more Manganese +134.7%
Equal in Calcium - 92
Equal in Selenium - 7.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Contains more Calcium +10.9%
Contains more Iron +12.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Magnesium +95.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.5%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains more Zinc +184.3%
Contains more Copper +181.1%
Contains more Manganese +134.7%
Equal in Calcium - 92
Equal in Selenium - 7.2

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.
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Peanut
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2280%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2924.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +887.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.7%
Contains more Folate +344.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 6% 39% 66% 8% 11% 54% 41% 0% 48%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2280%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2924.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +887.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.7%
Contains more Folate +344.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Peanut
Contains more Water +862.3%
Contains more Protein +41.7%
Contains more Fats +448.9%
Contains more Carbs +92.9%
Contains more Other +22%
18% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 g
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 Water +862.3%
Contains more Protein +41.7%
Contains more Fats +448.9%
Contains more Carbs +92.9%
Contains more Other +22%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Peanut
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1133%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.2%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1133%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +207.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean Peanut Opinion
Net carbs 2.36g 7.63g Peanut
Protein 18.21g 25.8g Peanut
Fats 8.97g 49.24g Peanut
Carbs 8.36g 16.13g Peanut
Calories 172kcal 567kcal Peanut
Sugar 3g 4.72g Soybean
Fiber 6g 8.5g Peanut
Calcium 102mg 92mg Soybean
Iron 5.14mg 4.58mg Soybean
Magnesium 86mg 168mg Peanut
Phosphorus 245mg 376mg Peanut
Potassium 515mg 705mg Peanut
Sodium 1mg 18mg Soybean
Zinc 1.15mg 3.27mg Peanut
Copper 0.407mg 1.144mg Peanut
Manganese 0.824mg 1.934mg Peanut
Selenium 7.3µg 7.2µg Soybean
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Soybean
Vitamin E 0.35mg 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Soybean
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.64mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.135mg Soybean
Vitamin B3 0.399mg 12.066mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 1.767mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.348mg Peanut
Folate 54µg 240µg Peanut
Vitamin K 19.2µg 0µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.25mg Peanut
Threonine 0.723mg 0.883mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.807mg 0.907mg Peanut
Leucine 1.355mg 1.672mg Peanut
Lysine 1.108mg 0.926mg Soybean
Methionine 0.224mg 0.317mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 0.831mg 1.082mg Peanut
Histidine 0.449mg 0.652mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 1.297g 6.279g Soybean
Monounsaturated Fat 1.981g 24.426g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 5.064g 15.558g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybean Peanut
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
23%
Soybean
79%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Soybean
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.982g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/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.