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Peanut butter vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Peanut butter and Sugar substitute?

  • Peanut butter is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Iron, however, Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for Calcium is 83% more.
  • Sugar substitute contains 76 times less Manganese than Peanut butter. Peanut butter contains 1.665mg of Manganese, while Sugar substitute contains 0.022mg.
  • Peanut butter has less Sodium.

We used Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown types 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 Iron +987.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +4087.5%
Contains more Potassium +1330.8%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +6175%
Contains more Copper +5928.6%
Contains more Manganese +7468.2%
Contains more Calcium +1693.9%
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 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +987.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2700%
Contains more Phosphorus +4087.5%
Contains more Potassium +1330.8%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +6175%
Contains more Copper +5928.6%
Contains more Manganese +7468.2%
Contains more Calcium +1693.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1321.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2840%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1180%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1321.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2840%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +978.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +280%
Contains more Water +643.1%
Contains more Other +39.4%
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% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +978.2%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +280%
Contains more Water +643.1%
Contains more Other +39.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +738.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 3.52
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
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +738.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 3.52

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 Sugar substitute
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 17.31g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 22.21g 2.06g Peanut butter
Fats 51.36g 0g Peanut butter
Carbs 22.31g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 598kcal 347kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g 3.52g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g 0g Peanut butter
Sugar 10.49g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 5g 0.6g Peanut butter
Calcium 49mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 1.74mg 0.16mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 168mg 6mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 335mg 8mg Peanut butter
Potassium 558mg 39mg Peanut butter
Sodium 17mg 572mg Peanut butter
Zinc 2.51mg 0.04mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.422mg 0.007mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.665mg 0.022mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.1µg Peanut butter
Vitamin E 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.015mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.015mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.08mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.015mg Peanut butter
Folate 87µg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 0.3µg Peanut butter
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 Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 10.325g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 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 Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.46g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.325g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.