Crackers vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between crackers and peanut butter?
- Crackers are higher in vitamin K and iron; however, peanut butter is richer in vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, magnesium, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Crackers' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 58% more.
- Peanut butter contains 43 times less sodium than crackers. Crackers contain 726mg of sodium, while peanut butter contains 17mg.
- Peanut butter has a lower glycemic index (14) than crackers (63).
We used Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt types in this article.
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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 | +144.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +131.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +833.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +372.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +305.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +412.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +239.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +177.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +137.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +23000% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +201.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +172.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +600% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +556.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.64 g
Fats:
26.43 g
Carbs:
61.3 g
Water:
3.14 g
Other:
2.49 g
Protein:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +174.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +155.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +234.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +94.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +16.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.137 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 | -46.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +295.9% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~12.535g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
49.69 g
Sucrose:
6.95 g
Glucose:
0.47 g
Fructose:
0.29 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.48 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
3.56 g
Sucrose:
10.25 g
Glucose:
0.13 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +1295.8% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +261.5% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +141.7% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +47.5% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin K | 69.3µg | 0.3µg | 58% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.352mg | 13.112mg | 55% |
Manganese | 0.491mg | 1.665mg | 51% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.553g | 25.941g | 48% |
Vitamin E | 3.03mg | 9.1mg | 40% |
Fats | 26.43g | 51.36g | 38% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 168mg | 36% |
Copper | 0.104mg | 0.422mg | 35% |
Sodium | 726mg | 17mg | 31% |
Protein | 6.64g | 22.21g | 31% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.441mg | 29% |
Iron | 4.03mg | 1.74mg | 29% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.416mg | 0.15mg | 22% |
Saturated fat | 5.562g | 10.325g | 22% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.192mg | 20% |
Starch | 49.69g | 3.56g | 19% |
Zinc | 0.49mg | 2.51mg | 18% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 1.137mg | 14% |
Potassium | 118mg | 558mg | 13% |
Carbs | 61.3g | 22.31g | 13% |
Phosphorus | 248mg | 335mg | 12% |
Fiber | 2.3g | 5g | 11% |
Choline | 9.6mg | 63mg | 10% |
Calcium | 120mg | 49mg | 7% |
Selenium | 6.7µg | 4.1µg | 5% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 13.137g | 12.535g | 4% |
Calories | 510kcal | 598kcal | 4% |
Folate | 92µg | 87µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 59g | 17.31g | N/A |
Sugar | 8.18g | 10.49g | N/A |
Trans fat | 1.076g | 0.075g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.193mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.471mg | 1.546mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.103mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.112mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.331mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.294mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.145mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.29g | 0.12g | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | 0.027g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.008g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | 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
49%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%

84%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 709mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.763g)
Which food is cheaper?

Crackers is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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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