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Noodles vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are noodles and peanut butter different?

  • Noodles is richer in selenium, while peanut butter is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin E, manganese, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
  • Peanut butter covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 69% more than noodles.
  • Noodles contains 6 times more selenium than peanut butter. Noodles contains 23.9µg of selenium, while peanut butter contains 4.1µg.
  • Noodles is lower in saturated fat.
  • Noodles has a higher glycemic index (50) than peanut butter (14).

Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 3.6% 3.4% 55% 33% 18% 33% 0.65% 41% 130%
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 less SodiumSodium -70.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +482.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +308.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1368.4%
Contains more IronIron +18.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +330.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +286.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +340.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +428.6%

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% 2% 3.4% 1.5% 72% 31% 39% 16% 11% 11% 0% 63% 14%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +531.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +332.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +858.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +145.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~87µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 CarbsCarbs +12.8%
Contains more WaterWater +5406.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +389.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2381.2%
Contains more OtherOther +478%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 37% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
21% 53% 26%
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 -95.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4364.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2170.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 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 MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +25525%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +85.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in 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.
Noodles Peanut butter
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Peanut butter DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 12.535g 80%
Fats 2.07g 51.36g 76%
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 13.112mg 69%
Monounsaturated fat 0.581g 25.941g 63%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 9.1mg 60%
Manganese 0.315mg 1.665mg 59%
Saturated fat 0.419g 10.325g 45%
Phosphorus 76mg 335mg 37%
Copper 0.098mg 0.422mg 36%
Selenium 23.9µg 4.1µg 36%
Magnesium 21mg 168mg 35%
Protein 4.54g 22.21g 35%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.441mg 30%
Calories 138kcal 598kcal 23%
Zinc 0.65mg 2.51mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 1.137mg 17%
Potassium 38mg 558mg 15%
Fiber 1.2g 5g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.15mg 12%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Choline 25.7mg 63mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.192mg 4%
Calcium 12mg 49mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Iron 1.47mg 1.74mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Folate 84µg 87µg 1%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Sodium 5mg 17mg 1%
Carbs 25.16g 22.31g 1%
Net carbs 23.96g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 10.49g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.029g 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.138mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 0.365mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.086mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.121mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0g 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
Noodles 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
20%
Noodles
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.906g)
Which food is cheaper?
Noodles
Noodles is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.

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