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Banana vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Banana and Peanut butter different?

  • Peanut butter is higher than Banana in Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, and Folate.
  • Peanut butter covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 78% more than Banana.
  • Banana is lower in Saturated Fat.

Bananas, raw and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt types were used 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.
Banana
Banana
1
:
9
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Calcium +880%
Contains more Iron +569.2%
Contains more Magnesium +522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1422.7%
Contains more Potassium +55.9%
Contains more Zinc +1573.3%
Contains more Copper +441%
Contains more Manganese +516.7%
Contains more Selenium +310%
Banana
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Peanut butter
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 +880%
Contains more Iron +569.2%
Contains more Magnesium +522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1422.7%
Contains more Potassium +55.9%
Contains more Zinc +1573.3%
Contains more Copper +441%
Contains more Manganese +516.7%
Contains more Selenium +310%

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.
Banana
Banana
3
:
7
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +9000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1871.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.2%
Contains more Folate +335%
Banana
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Peanut butter
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +9000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1871.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +240.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.2%
Contains more Folate +335%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana
Banana
2
:
3
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Water +5990.2%
Contains more Protein +1937.6%
Contains more Fats +15463.6%
Contains more Other +248.2%
Equal in Carbs - 22.31
Banana
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Peanut butter
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 Water +5990.2%
Contains more Protein +1937.6%
Contains more Fats +15463.6%
Contains more Other +248.2%
Equal in Carbs - 22.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana
Banana
1
:
2
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80965.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17071.2%
Banana
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Peanut butter
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80965.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17071.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Banana
Banana
4
:
1
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Starch +51.1%
Contains more Glucose +3730.8%
Contains more Fructose +3941.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +328.9%
Banana
31% 14% 28% 28%
Starch: 5.38 g
Sucrose: 2.39 g
Glucose: 4.98 g
Fructose: 4.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Peanut butter
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 +51.1%
Contains more Glucose +3730.8%
Contains more Fructose +3941.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +328.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana Peanut butter Opinion
Net carbs 20.24g 17.31g Banana
Protein 1.09g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 0.33g 51.36g Peanut butter
Carbs 22.84g 22.31g Banana
Calories 89kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Starch 5.38g 3.56g Banana
Fructose 4.85g 0.12g Banana
Sugar 12.23g 10.49g Peanut butter
Fiber 2.6g 5g Peanut butter
Calcium 5mg 49mg Peanut butter
Iron 0.26mg 1.74mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 27mg 168mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 22mg 335mg Peanut butter
Potassium 358mg 558mg Peanut butter
Sodium 1mg 17mg Banana
Zinc 0.15mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.078mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Manganese 0.27mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 1µg 4.1µg Peanut butter
Vitamin A 64IU 0IU Banana
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Banana
Vitamin E 0.1mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin C 8.7mg 0mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.15mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.192mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 0.665mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.367mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Folate 20µg 87µg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 0.5µg 0.3µg Banana
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.028mg 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 0.068mg 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.05mg 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.008mg 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.047mg 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.077mg 0.557mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0g 0.075g Banana
Saturated Fat 0.112g 10.325g Banana
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Banana 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
16%
Banana
62%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Banana
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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 Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.213g)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.