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Chewing gum vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chewing gum and Peanut butter

  • Chewing gum contains less Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B5 than Peanut butter.
  • Peanut butter's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 82% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Chewing gum 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.
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
1
:
9
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +27800%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +583.3%
Chewing gum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +27800%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +583.3%

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.
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
0
:
8
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Chewing gum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
2
:
3
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Carbs +333.4%
Contains more Water +111.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +17020%
Contains more Other +622.5%
Chewing gum
97% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 96.7 g
Water: 2.6 g
Other: 0.4 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 Carbs +333.4%
Contains more Water +111.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +17020%
Contains more Other +622.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
1
:
2
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32736.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9049.6%
Chewing gum
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.137 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 -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32736.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9049.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chewing gum Peanut butter Opinion
Net carbs 94.3g 17.31g Chewing gum
Protein 0g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 0.3g 51.36g Peanut butter
Carbs 96.7g 22.31g Chewing gum
Calories 360kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Sugar 66.08g 10.49g Peanut butter
Fiber 2.4g 5g Peanut butter
Calcium 0mg 49mg Peanut butter
Iron 0mg 1.74mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 0mg 168mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 0mg 335mg Peanut butter
Potassium 2mg 558mg Peanut butter
Sodium 1mg 17mg Chewing gum
Zinc 0mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Copper 0mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Manganese 0mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 0.6µg 4.1µg Peanut butter
Vitamin E 0mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.15mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.192mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 0mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Folate 0µg 87µg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Chewing gum
Saturated Fat 0.042g 10.325g Chewing gum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.079g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.137g 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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is better in case of low diet
Chewing gum 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
0%
Chewing gum
62%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Chewing gum
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.59g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.283g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Chewing gum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168771/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.