Butter vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Butter and Peanut butter
- Butter has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Peanut butter is higher in Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin E , Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
- Butter covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 201% more than Peanut butter.
- Peanut butter has less Cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Butter, without salt 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.
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Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +8300% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +104.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2225% |
Contains more IronIron | +8600% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +2537.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +2688.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1295.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41525% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
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Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2233.3% |
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +292.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2900% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +464.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31119% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +933.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14600% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +2800% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +235.1% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
81.11 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
17.94 g
Other:
0.04 g
Protein:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
Contains more FatsFats | +57.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1358.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +2512.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37083.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +7125% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.01 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 | -79.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +10.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +316.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 717kcal | 598kcal | |
Protein | 0.85g | 22.21g | |
Fats | 81.11g | 51.36g | |
Net carbs | 0.06g | 17.31g | |
Carbs | 0.06g | 22.31g | |
Cholesterol | 215mg | 0mg | |
Magnesium | 2mg | 168mg | |
Calcium | 24mg | 49mg | |
Potassium | 24mg | 558mg | |
Iron | 0.02mg | 1.74mg | |
Sugar | 0.06g | 10.49g | |
Fiber | 0g | 5g | |
Copper | 0.016mg | 0.422mg | |
Zinc | 0.09mg | 2.51mg | |
Starch | 3.56g | ||
Phosphorus | 24mg | 335mg | |
Sodium | 11mg | 17mg | |
Vitamin A | 2499IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 684µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin E | 2.32mg | 9.1mg | |
Manganese | 0.004mg | 1.665mg | |
Selenium | 1µg | 4.1µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.15mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.192mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.042mg | 13.112mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.11mg | 1.137mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0.441mg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 7µg | 0.3µg | |
Folate | 3µg | 87µg | |
Trans Fat | 0.075g | ||
Choline | 18.8mg | 63mg | |
Saturated Fat | 50.489g | 10.325g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 23.43g | 25.941g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.01g | 12.535g | |
Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.231mg | |
Threonine | 0.038mg | 0.525mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.616mg | |
Leucine | 0.083mg | 1.546mg | |
Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.681mg | |
Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.265mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 1.202mg | |
Valine | 0.057mg | 0.782mg | |
Histidine | 0.023mg | 0.557mg | |
Fructose | 0.12g | ||
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | 0.027g | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | ||
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | ||
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | ||
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | 12.215g |
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Low Calories diet | ||
Low Fats diet | ||
Low Carbs diet | ||
Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
4%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 40.164g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter is cheaper (difference - $1.2)