Wheat Bread vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between wheat Bread and peanut butter
- Wheat Bread has more selenium, iron, and vitamin B1; however, peanut butter is higher in vitamin E, vitamin B3, magnesium, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Peanut butter covers your daily need for vitamin E, 59% more than wheat Bread.
- Wheat Bread has 35 times more sodium than peanut butter. While wheat Bread has 601mg of sodium, peanut butter has only 17mg.
- The glycemic index of wheat Bread is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, wheat, toasted 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 | +236.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +135.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +714.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +184.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +150.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +113.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +192.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +99% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3691.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +149.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +188.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +185.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.96 g
Fats:
4.27 g
Carbs:
55.77 g
Water:
24.23 g
Other:
2.77 g
Protein:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +150% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1869.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1102.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.72 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 | -90.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2445.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +628.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 4.27g | 51.36g | 72% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.72g | 12.535g | 72% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.019g | 25.941g | 62% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 9.1mg | 59% |
| Selenium | 33.4µg | 4.1µg | 53% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.25mg | 13.112mg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 0.989g | 10.325g | 42% |
| Iron | 4.09mg | 1.74mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 59mg | 168mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 601mg | 17mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.198mg | 0.422mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.439mg | 0.15mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.153mg | 0.441mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 335mg | 21% |
| Protein | 12.96g | 22.21g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.192mg | 15% |
| Calories | 313kcal | 598kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.456mg | 1.137mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 1.377mg | 1.665mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 49mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 55.77g | 22.31g | 11% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 558mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 2.51mg | 9% |
| Choline | 22.1mg | 63mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 0.3µg | 5% |
| Starch | 3.56g | 1% | |
| Fiber | 4.7g | 5g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.07g | 17.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.42g | 10.49g | N/A |
| Folate | 86µg | 87µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.075g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.299mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.461mg | 1.546mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.315mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.31mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.161g | 0.027g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.336g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 584mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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