Peanut vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Peanut and Butter
- Peanut has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Butter has more Vitamin A.
- Butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 221% more.
- Peanut has 484 times more Manganese than Butter. Peanut has 1.934mg of Manganese, while Butter has 0.004mg.
- Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Peanuts, all types, raw and Butter, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +8300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +283.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2837.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +7050% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3533.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1466.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48250% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +620% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +259.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +297.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28628.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1506.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +7900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +179.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2935.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26783.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +5725% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +176% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -87.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +416.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~23.43g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 567kcal | 717kcal |
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| Protein | 25.8g | 0.85g |
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| Fats | 49.24g | 81.11g |
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| Net carbs | 7.63g | 0.06g |
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| Carbs | 16.13g | 0.06g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 215mg |
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| Magnesium | 168mg | 2mg |
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| Calcium | 92mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 705mg | 24mg |
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| Iron | 4.58mg | 0.02mg |
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| Sugar | 4.72g | 0.06g |
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| Fiber | 8.5g | 0g |
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| Copper | 1.144mg | 0.016mg |
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| Zinc | 3.27mg | 0.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 376mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 18mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 2499IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 684µg |
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| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 2.32mg |
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| Manganese | 1.934mg | 0.004mg |
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| Selenium | 7.2µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.003mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 7µg |
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| Folate | 240µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 52.5mg | 18.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.279g | 50.489g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 24.426g | 23.43g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 3.01g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.883mg | 0.038mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 0.051mg |
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| Leucine | 1.672mg | 0.083mg |
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| Lysine | 0.926mg | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 0.041mg |
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| Valine | 1.082mg | 0.057mg |
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| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.023mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
4%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 44.21g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter is cheaper (difference - $1.2)