Peanut vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between peanuts and butter
- Peanuts have 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.
- Peanuts have 484 times more manganese than butter. Peanuts have 1.934mg of manganese, while butter has 0.004mg.
- Peanuts are lower in saturated fat.
- Peanuts have a higher glycemic index than butter.
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 | +∞% |
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% |
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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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 6.279g | 50.489g | 201% |
| Copper | 1.144mg | 0.016mg | 125% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 3.01g | 84% |
| Manganese | 1.934mg | 0.004mg | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 684µg | 76% |
| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 0.042mg | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 215mg | 72% |
| Folate | 240µg | 3µg | 59% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 0.02mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.005mg | 53% |
| Protein | 25.8g | 0.85g | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 376mg | 24mg | 50% |
| Fats | 49.24g | 81.11g | 49% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 2mg | 40% |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 2.32mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 8.5g | 0g | 34% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 0.11mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 3.27mg | 0.09mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.003mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 24mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 7.2µg | 1µg | 11% |
| Calories | 567kcal | 717kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.034mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 24mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 18.8mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 16.13g | 0.06g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.426g | 23.43g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 7.63g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.72g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sodium | 18mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.883mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.672mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.926mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.082mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g | N/A |
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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%
26%
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)