Peanut butter vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Peanut butter and Sugar
- Sugar has less Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Zinc than Peanut butter.
- Peanut butter covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 82% more than Sugar.
- Sugar has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Sugars, granulated.
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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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Calcium
+4800%
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Iron
+3380%
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Magnesium
+∞%
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Phosphorus
+∞%
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Potassium
+27800%
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Zinc
+25000%
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Copper
+5928.6%
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Manganese
+41525%
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Selenium
+583.3%
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Sodium
-94.1%
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Calcium
+4800%
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Iron
+3380%
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Magnesium
+∞%
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Phosphorus
+∞%
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Potassium
+27800%
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Zinc
+25000%
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Copper
+5928.6%
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Manganese
+41525%
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Selenium
+583.3%
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Sodium
-94.1%
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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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+910.5%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+910.5%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
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Water
+6050%
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Carbs
+348.1%
Protein:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
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0 g
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0 g
Carbs:
99.98 g
Water:
0.02 g
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0 g
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+6050%
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Carbs
+348.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Fructose
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Sucrose
+873.7%
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
99.8 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+873.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 17.31g | 99.98g |
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| Protein | 22.21g | 0g |
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| Fats | 51.36g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 22.31g | 99.98g |
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| Calories | 598kcal | 387kcal |
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| Starch | 3.56g |
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| Fructose | 0.12g | 0g |
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| Sugar | 10.49g | 99.8g |
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| Fiber | 5g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 1mg |
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.05mg |
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| Magnesium | 168mg | 0mg |
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| Phosphorus | 335mg | 0mg |
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| Potassium | 558mg | 2mg |
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| Sodium | 17mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 2.51mg | 0.01mg |
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| Copper | 0.422mg | 0.007mg |
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| Manganese | 1.665mg | 0.004mg |
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| Selenium | 4.1µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 9.1mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.019mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 13.112mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.441mg | 0mg |
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| Folate | 87µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.231mg |
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| Threonine | 0.525mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.616mg |
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| Leucine | 1.546mg |
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| Lysine | 0.681mg |
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| Methionine | 0.265mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.202mg |
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| Valine | 0.782mg |
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| Histidine | 0.557mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.075g |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.325g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 25.941g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.535g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.325g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 89.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)