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Peanut butter vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peanut butter and Barbecue sauce different?

  • Peanut butter is higher than Barbecue sauce in Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Peanut butter covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 78% more than Barbecue sauce.
  • Peanut butter contains 229 times more Saturated Fat than Barbecue sauce. Peanut butter contains 10.325g of Saturated Fat, while Barbecue sauce contains 0.045g.

Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Sauce, barbecue types were 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.
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
10
:
0
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains more Calcium +48.5%
Contains more Iron +171.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1192.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1575%
Contains more Potassium +140.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +1376.5%
Contains more Copper +486.1%
Contains more Manganese +1221.4%
Contains more Selenium +215.4%
Peanut butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Barbecue sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Contains more Calcium +48.5%
Contains more Iron +171.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1192.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1575%
Contains more Potassium +140.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +1376.5%
Contains more Copper +486.1%
Contains more Manganese +1221.4%
Contains more Selenium +215.4%

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 butter
Peanut butter
7
:
3
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains more Vitamin E +1037.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2096.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +488%
Contains more Folate +4250%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Peanut butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1037.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2096.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +488%
Contains more Folate +4250%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
2
:
3
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains more Protein +2608.5%
Contains more Fats +8052.4%
Contains more Carbs +82.7%
Contains more Water +4348%
Equal in Other - 3.07
Peanut butter
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Barbecue sauce
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more Protein +2608.5%
Contains more Fats +8052.4%
Contains more Carbs +82.7%
Contains more Water +4348%
Equal in Other - 3.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
2
:
1
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31535.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12310.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Peanut butter
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Barbecue sauce
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31535.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12310.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
2
:
2
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains more Starch +917.1%
Contains more Sucrose +282.5%
Contains more Glucose +12507.7%
Contains more Fructose +11708.3%
Peanut butter
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Barbecue sauce
8% 49% 42%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 2.68 g
Glucose: 16.39 g
Fructose: 14.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +917.1%
Contains more Sucrose +282.5%
Contains more Glucose +12507.7%
Contains more Fructose +11708.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Barbecue sauce Opinion
Net carbs 17.31g 39.87g Barbecue sauce
Protein 22.21g 0.82g Peanut butter
Fats 51.36g 0.63g Peanut butter
Carbs 22.31g 40.77g Barbecue sauce
Calories 598kcal 172kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g 0.35g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 10.49g 33.24g Peanut butter
Fiber 5g 0.9g Peanut butter
Calcium 49mg 33mg Peanut butter
Iron 1.74mg 0.64mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 168mg 13mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 335mg 20mg Peanut butter
Potassium 558mg 232mg Peanut butter
Sodium 17mg 1027mg Peanut butter
Zinc 2.51mg 0.17mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.422mg 0.072mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.665mg 0.126mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.1µg 1.3µg Peanut butter
Vitamin A 0IU 224IU Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 11µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin E 9.1mg 0.8mg Peanut butter
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.023mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.056mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 0.597mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.164mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.075mg Peanut butter
Folate 87µg 2µg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.8µg Barbecue sauce
Tryptophan 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g 0g Barbecue sauce
Saturated Fat 10.325g 0.045g Barbecue sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 0.082g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 0.101g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g 0.08g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.021g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g 0g Peanut butter

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter Barbecue sauce
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
62%
Peanut butter
8%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 1010mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/nutrients
  2. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.