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Sugar vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sugar and Peanut butter

  • 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.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, granulated 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 less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Calcium +4800%
Contains more Iron +3380%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +27800%
Contains more Zinc +25000%
Contains more Copper +5928.6%
Contains more Manganese +41525%
Contains more Selenium +583.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Calcium +4800%
Contains more Iron +3380%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +27800%
Contains more Zinc +25000%
Contains more Copper +5928.6%
Contains more Manganese +41525%
Contains more Selenium +583.3%

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.
Sugar
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +910.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +910.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +348.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6050%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 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 Carbs +348.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6050%
Contains more Other +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +873.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 99.8 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 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 Sucrose +873.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sugar Peanut butter
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 Sugar Peanut butter Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 17.31g Sugar
Protein 0g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 0g 51.36g Peanut butter
Carbs 99.98g 22.31g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 0g 0.12g Peanut butter
Sugar 99.8g 10.49g Peanut butter
Fiber 0g 5g Peanut butter
Calcium 1mg 49mg Peanut butter
Iron 0.05mg 1.74mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 0mg 168mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 0mg 335mg Peanut butter
Potassium 2mg 558mg Peanut butter
Sodium 1mg 17mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.007mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Manganese 0.004mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 0.6µg 4.1µg Peanut butter
Vitamin E 0mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.15mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.192mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 0mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Folate 0µg 87µg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 0µg 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
Saturated Fat 0g 10.325g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 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
Sugar 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
0%
Sugar
62%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.325g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 89.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.