American cheese vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between American cheese and peanut butter
- American cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, while peanut butter has more vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, copper, and magnesium.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 100% higher.
- The amount of sodium in peanut butter is lower.
- Peanut butter has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of peanut butter is 14, while the glycemic index of American cheese is 27.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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 CalciumCalcium | +2032.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +392.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +546.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +322.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +176.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +817.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3961% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1037.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17152.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +182.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +716.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +987.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +74% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 1045mg | 49mg | 100% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 13.112mg | 81% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 12.535g | 75% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 17mg | 72% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 1.665mg | 71% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0µg | 63% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 9.1mg | 55% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 25.941g | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 335mg | 44% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.422mg | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 10.325g | 35% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 168mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.441mg | 30% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 51.36g | 30% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 4.1µg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 0µg | 28% |
| Fiber | 0g | 5g | 20% |
| Folate | 8µg | 87µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 1.137mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 1.74mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 558mg | 13% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 598kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.15mg | 11% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 22.21g | 8% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 22.31g | 6% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.192mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Starch | 3.56g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 17.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 10.49g | N/A |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 2.51mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | 0.075g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 1.546mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | 0.027g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | 12.215g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +3120.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +134.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +503% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.535 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +215% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +874.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
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 LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
