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Italian dressing vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Italian dressing and Peanut butter different?

  • Peanut butter has more Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5 than Italian dressing.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Peanut butter is 81% higher.
  • Italian dressing contains 52 times more Sodium than Peanut butter. While Italian dressing contains 891mg of Sodium, Peanut butter contains only 17mg.

Salad dressing, italian dressing, commercial, reduced fat and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt are the varieties used 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.
Italian dressing
Italian dressing
0
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10
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Calcium +226.7%
Contains more Iron +596%
Contains more Magnesium +4100%
Contains more Phosphorus +2691.7%
Contains more Potassium +520%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +4083.3%
Contains more Copper +2121.1%
Contains more Manganese +5641.4%
Contains more Selenium +156.3%
Italian dressing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 10% 3% 6% 8% 117% 2% 7% 4% 9%
Peanut butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Contains more Calcium +226.7%
Contains more Iron +596%
Contains more Magnesium +4100%
Contains more Phosphorus +2691.7%
Contains more Potassium +520%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +4083.3%
Contains more Copper +2121.1%
Contains more Manganese +5641.4%
Contains more Selenium +156.3%

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.
Italian dressing
Italian dressing
2
:
7
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4066.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13848.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +701.8%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Italian dressing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 86% 0% 0% 3% 2% 2% 0% 13% 3% 0% 32%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4066.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13848.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +701.8%
Contains more Folate +2800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian dressing
Italian dressing
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4
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Water +6413%
Contains more Protein +5594.9%
Contains more Fats +668.9%
Contains more Carbs +123.3%
Equal in Other - 2.89
Italian dressing
7% 10% 80% 3%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 6.68 g
Carbs: 9.99 g
Water: 80.11 g
Other: 2.83 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 Water +6413%
Contains more Protein +5594.9%
Contains more Fats +668.9%
Contains more Carbs +123.3%
Equal in Other - 2.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian dressing
Italian dressing
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2
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1403.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +287.4%
Italian dressing
14% 30% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.725 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.236 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 -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1403.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +287.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian dressing
Italian dressing
2
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2
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Glucose +2623.1%
Contains more Fructose +4108.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1698.2%
Italian dressing
6% 39% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.57 g
Glucose: 3.54 g
Fructose: 5.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Peanut butter
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 Glucose +2623.1%
Contains more Fructose +4108.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1698.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian dressing 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 Italian dressing Peanut butter Opinion
Net carbs 9.99g 17.31g Peanut butter
Protein 0.39g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 6.68g 51.36g Peanut butter
Carbs 9.99g 22.31g Peanut butter
Calories 102kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Starch 0g 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 5.05g 0.12g Italian dressing
Sugar 9.16g 10.49g Italian dressing
Fiber 0g 5g Peanut butter
Calcium 15mg 49mg Peanut butter
Iron 0.25mg 1.74mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 4mg 168mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 12mg 335mg Peanut butter
Potassium 90mg 558mg Peanut butter
Sodium 891mg 17mg Peanut butter
Zinc 0.06mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.019mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Manganese 0.029mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 1.6µg 4.1µg Peanut butter
Vitamin A 12IU 0IU Italian dressing
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Italian dressing
Vitamin E 4.28mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.15mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.008mg 0.192mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 0.094mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Folate 3µg 87µg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 12.5µg 0.3µg Italian dressing
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.012mg 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.016mg 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 0.024mg 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.018mg 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.008mg 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 0.013mg 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.017mg 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.008mg 0.557mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.017g 0.075g Italian dressing
Saturated Fat 0.833g 10.325g Italian dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 1.725g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.236g 12.535g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.758g 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g 0.001g Italian dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.027g Italian dressing
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian dressing 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
12%
Italian dressing
62%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Italian dressing
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 - 874mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.492g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Italian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171405/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.