Margarine vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Margarine and Peanut butter
- Margarine is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K, yet Peanut butter is higher in Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Folate.
- Margarine covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 91% more than Peanut butter.
- Margarine contains 310 times more Vitamin K than Peanut butter. While Margarine contains 93µg of Vitamin K, Peanut butter contains only 0.3µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Peanut butter is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 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.
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Sodium
-88.2%
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Calcium
+1533.3%
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Iron
+2800%
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Magnesium
+5500%
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Phosphorus
+6600%
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Potassium
+3000%
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Zinc
+∞%
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Copper
+∞%
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Selenium
+∞%
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-88.2%
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+1533.3%
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Iron
+2800%
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Magnesium
+5500%
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Phosphorus
+6600%
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Potassium
+3000%
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Zinc
+∞%
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Copper
+∞%
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Selenium
+∞%
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+30900%
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Vitamin B1
+1400%
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Vitamin B2
+418.9%
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Vitamin B3
+56908.7%
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Vitamin B6
+4800%
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Folate
+8600%
Equal in Vitamin E - 9.1
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+30900%
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Vitamin B1
+1400%
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Vitamin B2
+418.9%
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Vitamin B3
+56908.7%
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Vitamin B6
+4800%
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Folate
+8600%
Equal in Vitamin E - 9.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+57.1%
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Water
+1243.1%
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Protein
+13781.3%
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Carbs
+3087.1%
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+51.3%
Protein:
0.16 g
Fats:
80.71 g
Carbs:
0.7 g
Water:
16.52 g
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1.91 g
Protein:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
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2.89 g
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+57.1%
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+1243.1%
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+13781.3%
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+51.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+49.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+93.9%
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Saturated Fat
-32%
Saturated Fat:
15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
24.302 g
Saturated Fat:
10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
12.535 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+49.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+93.9%
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Saturated Fat
-32%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.7g | 17.31g |
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| Protein | 0.16g | 22.21g |
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| Fats | 80.71g | 51.36g |
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| Carbs | 0.7g | 22.31g |
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| Calories | 717kcal | 598kcal |
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| Starch | 3.56g |
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| Fructose | 0.12g |
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| Sugar | 0g | 10.49g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 5g |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 49mg |
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| Iron | 0.06mg | 1.74mg |
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| Magnesium | 3mg | 168mg |
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| Phosphorus | 5mg | 335mg |
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| Potassium | 18mg | 558mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 17mg |
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| Zinc | 0mg | 2.51mg |
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| Copper | 0mg | 0.422mg |
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| Manganese | 1.665mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3577IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 819µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 9mg | 9.1mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.037mg | 0.192mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.023mg | 13.112mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.441mg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 87µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 93µg | 0.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.231mg |
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| Threonine | 0.525mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.616mg |
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| Leucine | 1.546mg |
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| Lysine | 0.681mg |
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| Methionine | 0.265mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.202mg |
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| Valine | 0.782mg |
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| Histidine | 0.557mg |
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| Trans Fat | 14.89g | 0.075g |
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| Saturated Fat | 15.189g | 10.325g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 38.877g | 25.941g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.302g | 12.535g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | 12.215g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g |
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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
55%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.864g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.