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Coconut vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between coconut and peanut butter

  • Coconut has more fiber; however, peanut butter has more vitamin B3, vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin B2.
  • Coconut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 97% more.
  • Coconut has 2 times more fiber than peanut butter. Coconut has 9g of fiber, while peanut butter has 5g.
  • Peanut butter is lower in saturated fat.
  • Coconut has a higher glycemic index than peanut butter.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, coconut meat, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more IronIron +39.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +146.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +425%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +196.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11%
~equal in Copper ~0.422mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +860%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2328.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +279%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +234.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +420.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
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 WaterWater +3720.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +567%
Contains more FatsFats +53.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.5%
Contains more OtherOther +201%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
21% 53% 26%
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 -65.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1720.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3324.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut Peanut butter DV% diff.
Saturated fat 29.698g 10.325g 88%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 12.535g 81%
Vitamin B3 0.54mg 13.112mg 79%
Monounsaturated fat 1.425g 25.941g 61%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 9.1mg 59%
Protein 3.33g 22.21g 38%
Phosphorus 113mg 335mg 32%
Magnesium 32mg 168mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.441mg 30%
Fats 33.49g 51.36g 27%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 1.137mg 17%
Fiber 9g 5g 16%
Folate 26µg 87µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.192mg 13%
Zinc 1.1mg 2.51mg 13%
Calories 354kcal 598kcal 12%
Selenium 10.1µg 4.1µg 11%
Iron 2.43mg 1.74mg 9%
Choline 12.1mg 63mg 9%
Manganese 1.5mg 1.665mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.15mg 7%
Potassium 356mg 558mg 6%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg 4%
Calcium 14mg 49mg 4%
Carbs 15.23g 22.31g 2%
Copper 0.435mg 0.422mg 1%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Net carbs 6.23g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 6.23g 10.49g N/A
Sodium 20mg 17mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.121mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.131mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 0.247mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.147mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.062mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.169mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.202mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coconut Peanut butter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
8%
Coconut
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Coconut
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.373g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut
Coconut is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.