Peanut vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Peanut and Peanut butter
- Peanut is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Zinc, yet Peanut butter is higher in Vitamin B6.
- Peanut covers your daily Copper needs 80% more than Peanut butter.
- Peanut contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Peanut butter. While Peanut contains 0.64mg of Vitamin B1, Peanut butter contains only 0.15mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Peanut is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Peanuts, all types, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +163.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +171.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +326.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20% |
~equal in
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:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +428.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24% |
~equal in
Fats
~51.36g
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
10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.535 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -39.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~25.941g
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 567kcal | 598kcal |
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| Protein | 25.8g | 22.21g |
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| Fats | 49.24g | 51.36g |
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| Net carbs | 7.63g | 17.31g |
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| Carbs | 16.13g | 22.31g |
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| Magnesium | 168mg | 168mg | |
| Calcium | 92mg | 49mg |
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| Potassium | 705mg | 558mg |
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| Iron | 4.58mg | 1.74mg |
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| Sugar | 4.72g | 10.49g |
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| Fiber | 8.5g | 5g |
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| Copper | 1.144mg | 0.422mg |
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| Zinc | 3.27mg | 2.51mg |
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| Starch | 3.56g |
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| Phosphorus | 376mg | 335mg |
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| Sodium | 18mg | 17mg |
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| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 9.1mg |
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| Manganese | 1.934mg | 1.665mg |
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| Selenium | 7.2µg | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.192mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 13.112mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 1.137mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.441mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 240µg | 87µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.075g |
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| Choline | 52.5mg | 63mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.279g | 10.325g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 24.426g | 25.941g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 12.535g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0.231mg |
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| Threonine | 0.883mg | 0.525mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 0.616mg |
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| Leucine | 1.672mg | 1.546mg |
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| Lysine | 0.926mg | 0.681mg |
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| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0.265mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 1.202mg |
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| Valine | 1.082mg | 0.782mg |
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| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.557mg |
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| Fructose | 0.12g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g |
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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%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.8)
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.