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

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Important differences between egg whites and peanut butter

  • Egg whites have 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 whites have 5 times more selenium than peanut butter. Egg whites have 20µg of selenium, while peanut butter has 4.1µg.
  • Peanut butter has a higher glycemic index than egg whites.

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 ~0µg
~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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 12.535g 84%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 13.112mg 81%
Fats 0.17g 51.36g 79%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.665mg 72%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 25.941g 65%
Vitamin E 0mg 9.1mg 61%
Saturated fat 0g 10.325g 47%
Phosphorus 15mg 335mg 46%
Copper 0.023mg 0.422mg 44%
Magnesium 11mg 168mg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.441mg 34%
Selenium 20µg 4.1µg 29%
Calories 52kcal 598kcal 27%
Protein 10.9g 22.21g 23%
Zinc 0.03mg 2.51mg 23%
Iron 0.08mg 1.74mg 21%
Folate 4µg 87µg 21%
Fiber 0g 5g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.192mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 1.137mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.15mg 12%
Potassium 163mg 558mg 12%
Choline 1.1mg 63mg 11%
Carbs 0.73g 22.31g 7%
Sodium 166mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Calcium 7mg 49mg 4%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Net carbs 0.73g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 0.71g 10.49g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.449mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.661mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 1.016mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.806mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.399mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.809mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 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
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.