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Mayonnaise vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mayonnaise and Peanut butter

  • Mayonnaise has more Vitamin K, however, Peanut butter is higher in Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Mayonnaise covers your daily need of Vitamin K 136% more than Peanut butter.
  • Mayonnaise has 37 times more Sodium than Peanut butter. While Mayonnaise has 635mg of Sodium, Peanut butter has only 17mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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 +512.5%
Contains more Iron +728.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16700%
Contains more Phosphorus +1495.2%
Contains more Potassium +2690%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +1573.3%
Contains more Copper +2121.1%
Contains more Manganese +23685.7%
Contains more Selenium +78.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 1% 9% 2% 83% 5% 7% 1% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Contains more Calcium +512.5%
Contains more Iron +728.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16700%
Contains more Phosphorus +1495.2%
Contains more Potassium +2690%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +1573.3%
Contains more Copper +2121.1%
Contains more Manganese +23685.7%
Contains more Selenium +78.3%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +54233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +177.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +910.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +561%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5412.5%
Contains more Folate +1640%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 66% 6% 0% 3% 5% 0% 11% 2% 4% 15% 408%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +54233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +177.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +910.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +561%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5412.5%
Contains more Folate +1640%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +45.7%
Contains more Water +1660.2%
Contains more Protein +2213.5%
Contains more Carbs +3814%
Contains more Other +46.7%
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Fats +45.7%
Contains more Water +1660.2%
Contains more Protein +2213.5%
Contains more Carbs +3814%
Contains more Other +46.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54%
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 44.69 g
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2035.4%
Contains more Glucose +225%
Contains more Fructose +140%
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2035.4%
Contains more Glucose +225%
Contains more Fructose +140%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mayonnaise Peanut butter Opinion
Net carbs 0.57g 17.31g Peanut butter
Protein 0.96g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 74.85g 51.36g Mayonnaise
Carbs 0.57g 22.31g Peanut butter
Calories 680kcal 598kcal Mayonnaise
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.05g 0.12g Peanut butter
Sugar 0.57g 10.49g Mayonnaise
Fiber 0g 5g Peanut butter
Calcium 8mg 49mg Peanut butter
Iron 0.21mg 1.74mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 1mg 168mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 21mg 335mg Peanut butter
Potassium 20mg 558mg Peanut butter
Sodium 635mg 17mg Peanut butter
Zinc 0.15mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.019mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Manganese 0.007mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 2.3µg 4.1µg Peanut butter
Vitamin A 65IU 0IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin A RAE 16µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin E 3.28mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.15mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.192mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 0mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.008mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Folate 5µg 87µg Peanut butter
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 163µg 0.3µg Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.055mg 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 0.095mg 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.072mg 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.035mg 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.074mg 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.026mg 0.557mg Peanut butter
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.187g 0.075g Peanut butter
Saturated Fat 11.703g 10.325g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Mayonnaise
Monounsaturated Fat 16.843g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 12.535g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g 0.008g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g 12.215g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g 0.001g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g 0.027g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mayonnaise Peanut butter
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
43%
Mayonnaise
62%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Mayonnaise
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 618mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.378g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/nutrients
  2. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.