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Egg white vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between egg white and peanut butter

  • Egg white has more selenium; however, peanut butter has more vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Peanut butter's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 81% more.
  • Egg white has 5 times more Selenium than peanut butter. Egg white has 20µg of Selenium, while peanut butter has 4.1µg.
  • Peanut butter has a higher glycemic index than egg white.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Egg, white, raw, fresh 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 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
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 SeleniumSelenium +387.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1427.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +242.3%
Contains more IronIron +2075%
Contains more CopperCopper +1734.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +8266.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15036.4%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12387.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +498.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +8720%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2075%
Contains more CholineCholine +5627.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 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 +7019.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.8%
Contains more FatsFats +30111.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2956.2%
Contains more OtherOther +358.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 49% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.34 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
25% 73%
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 GlucoseGlucose +161.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +14542.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +71.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Egg white Peanut butter
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Egg white Peanut butter Opinion
Calories 52kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Protein 10.9g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 0.17g 51.36g Peanut butter
Net carbs 0.73g 17.31g Peanut butter
Carbs 0.73g 22.31g Peanut butter
Magnesium 11mg 168mg Peanut butter
Calcium 7mg 49mg Peanut butter
Potassium 163mg 558mg Peanut butter
Iron 0.08mg 1.74mg Peanut butter
Sugar 0.71g 10.49g Egg white
Fiber 0g 5g Peanut butter
Copper 0.023mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Zinc 0.03mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Phosphorus 15mg 335mg Peanut butter
Sodium 166mg 17mg Peanut butter
Vitamin E 0mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Manganese 0.011mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 20µg 4.1µg Egg white
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.15mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.192mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Egg white
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Peanut butter
Folate 4µg 87µg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Egg white
Choline 1.1mg 63mg Peanut butter
Saturated Fat 0g 10.325g Egg white
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 12.535g Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.449mg 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.661mg 0.616mg Egg white
Leucine 1.016mg 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.806mg 0.681mg Egg white
Methionine 0.399mg 0.265mg Egg white
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.809mg 0.782mg Egg white
Histidine 0.29mg 0.557mg Peanut butter
Fructose 0.07g 0.12g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Egg white 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
10%
Egg white
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Egg white
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.325g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white 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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.