Peanut vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Peanut and Almond butter
- Peanut has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Copper, however, Almond butter has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
- Almond butter's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 106% more.
- Peanut has 16 times more Vitamin B1 than Almond butter. Peanut has 0.64mg of Vitamin B1, while Almond butter has 0.041mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Peanuts, all types, raw and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added.
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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.
| Contains more IronIron | +31.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +277.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1461% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +282.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +455.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +237.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +352.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +190.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +595.6% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.8 g
Fats:
49.24 g
Carbs:
16.13 g
Water:
6.5 g
Other:
2.33 g
Protein:
20.96 g
Fats:
55.5 g
Carbs:
18.82 g
Water:
1.64 g
Other:
3.08 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +296.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.558 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.152 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.613 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -33.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +32.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 567kcal | 614kcal |
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| Protein | 25.8g | 20.96g |
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| Fats | 49.24g | 55.5g |
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| Net carbs | 7.63g | 8.52g |
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| Carbs | 16.13g | 18.82g |
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| Magnesium | 168mg | 279mg |
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| Calcium | 92mg | 347mg |
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| Potassium | 705mg | 748mg |
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| Iron | 4.58mg | 3.49mg |
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| Sugar | 4.72g | 4.43g |
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| Fiber | 8.5g | 10.3g |
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| Copper | 1.144mg | 0.934mg |
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| Zinc | 3.27mg | 3.29mg |
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| Starch | 0.08g |
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| Phosphorus | 376mg | 508mg |
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| Sodium | 18mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 24.21mg |
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| Manganese | 1.934mg | 2.131mg |
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| Selenium | 7.2µg | 2.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.939mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 3.155mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 0.318mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.103mg |
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| Folate | 240µg | 53µg |
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| Choline | 52.5mg | 52.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.279g | 4.152g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 24.426g | 32.445g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 13.613g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0.159mg |
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| Threonine | 0.883mg | 0.555mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 0.813mg |
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| Leucine | 1.672mg | 1.483mg |
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| Lysine | 0.926mg | 0.612mg |
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| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0.122mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 1.149mg |
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| Valine | 1.082mg | 0.937mg |
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| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.55mg |
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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
75%
68%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
141%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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