Bean raw vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Significant differences between bean raw and peanut butter

• Bean raw has more folate, copper, vitamin B1, selenium, fiber, iron, and potassium; however, peanut butter is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin E.
• Bean raw covers your daily folate needs 110% more than peanut butter.
• Peanut butter has 7 times less selenium than bean raw. Bean raw has 27.9µg of selenium, while peanut butter has 4.1µg.
• Bean raw contains less saturated fat.
• Bean raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bean raw is 33, while the glycemic index of peanut butter is 14.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.