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Peanut butter vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peanut butter and Prunes different?

  • Peanut butter is higher in Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Magnesium, Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Prunes is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Peanut butter is 70% higher.
  • Peanut butter contains 117 times more Saturated Fat than Prunes. While Peanut butter contains 10.325g of Saturated Fat, Prunes contains only 0.088g.

Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked 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.
Contains more Calcium +14%
Contains more Iron +87.1%
Contains more Magnesium +309.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +385.5%
Contains more Zinc +470.5%
Contains more Copper +50.2%
Contains more Manganese +456.9%
Contains more Selenium +1266.7%
Contains more Potassium +31.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Contains more Calcium +14%
Contains more Iron +87.1%
Contains more Magnesium +309.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +385.5%
Contains more Zinc +470.5%
Contains more Copper +50.2%
Contains more Manganese +456.9%
Contains more Selenium +1266.7%
Contains more Potassium +31.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%

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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Prunes
Contains more Vitamin E +2016.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +596.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.1%
Contains more Folate +2075%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +19733.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.186
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 9% 0% 2% 13% 43% 36% 26% 48% 3% 0% 149%
Contains more Vitamin E +2016.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +596.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.1%
Contains more Folate +2075%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +19733.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.186

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +918.8%
Contains more Fats +13415.8%
Contains more Carbs +186.3%
Contains more Water +2413.8%
Equal in Other - 2.64
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more Protein +918.8%
Contains more Fats +13415.8%
Contains more Carbs +186.3%
Contains more Water +2413.8%
Equal in Other - 2.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48845.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20117.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48845.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20117.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +6733.3%
Contains more Starch +43.5%
Contains more Glucose +19484.6%
Contains more Fructose +10275%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
12% 59% 29%
Starch: 5.11 g
Sucrose: 0.15 g
Glucose: 25.46 g
Fructose: 12.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +6733.3%
Contains more Starch +43.5%
Contains more Glucose +19484.6%
Contains more Fructose +10275%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Prunes
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Peanut butter Prunes Opinion
Net carbs 17.31g 56.78g Prunes
Protein 22.21g 2.18g Peanut butter
Fats 51.36g 0.38g Peanut butter
Carbs 22.31g 63.88g Prunes
Calories 598kcal 240kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 0.12g 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 10.49g 38.13g Peanut butter
Fiber 5g 7.1g Prunes
Calcium 49mg 43mg Peanut butter
Iron 1.74mg 0.93mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 168mg 41mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 335mg 69mg Peanut butter
Potassium 558mg 732mg Prunes
Sodium 17mg 2mg Prunes
Zinc 2.51mg 0.44mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.422mg 0.281mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.665mg 0.299mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.1µg 0.3µg Peanut butter
Vitamin A 0IU 781IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 39µg Prunes
Vitamin E 9.1mg 0.43mg Peanut butter
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Prunes
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.051mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.186mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 1.882mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.205mg Peanut butter
Folate 87µg 4µg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 0.3µg 59.5µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.025mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg 0.049mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.041mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg 0.066mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg 0.05mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg 0.016mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0.052mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg 0.056mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg 0.027mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Prunes
Saturated Fat 10.325g 0.088g Prunes
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 0.053g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 0.062g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter Prunes
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
31%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.237g)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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 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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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