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Tomato sauce vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tomato sauce and peanuts

  • Peanuts are richer than tomato sauce in copper, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin E, iron, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for peanuts is 114% higher.
  • Tomato sauce contains less saturated fat.
  • Peanuts have a lower glycemic index than tomato sauce.

Food types used in this article are Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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 11% 4.2% 26% 36% 38% 6% 12% 1.4% 15% 3.3%
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 -38.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1020%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +557.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.4%
Contains more IronIron +377.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +894.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1386.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1292.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1611.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1100%

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 23% 7.3% 29% 0% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 0% 7% 6.8% 5.4%
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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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +478.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +471.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +255.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +2566.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +430.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
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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 +1304.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2050%
Contains more FatsFats +16313.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +203.8%
Contains more OtherOther +22%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 21% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 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 -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55413.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12757.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tomato sauce 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 Tomato sauce Peanut DV% diff.
Copper 0.115mg 1.144mg 114%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g 15.558g 103%
Manganese 0.113mg 1.934mg 79%
Fats 0.3g 49.24g 75%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 12.066mg 69%
Monounsaturated fat 0.044g 24.426g 61%
Folate 9µg 240µg 58%
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.64mg 51%
Phosphorus 27mg 376mg 50%
Protein 1.2g 25.8g 49%
Vitamin E 1.44mg 8.33mg 46%
Iron 0.96mg 4.58mg 45%
Magnesium 15mg 168mg 36%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 1.767mg 29%
Fiber 1.5g 8.5g 28%
Saturated fat 0.041g 6.279g 28%
Zinc 0.22mg 3.27mg 28%
Calories 24kcal 567kcal 27%
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.348mg 19%
Selenium 0.6µg 7.2µg 12%
Potassium 297mg 705mg 12%
Choline 9.9mg 52.5mg 8%
Vitamin C 7mg 0mg 8%
Calcium 14mg 92mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.135mg 5%
Carbs 5.31g 16.13g 4%
Vitamin A 22µg 0µg 2%
Fructose 1.67g 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg 2%
Net carbs 3.81g 7.63g N/A
Sugar 3.56g 4.72g N/A
Sodium 11mg 18mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 0.037mg 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 0.034mg 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.008mg 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 1.377mg 0%
Valine 0.025mg 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.02mg 0.652mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tomato sauce 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
12%
Tomato sauce
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Tomato sauce
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.238g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.