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.
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Calcium
+87.8%
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Iron
+163.2%
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Phosphorus
+12.2%
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Potassium
+26.3%
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Zinc
+30.3%
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Copper
+171.1%
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Manganese
+16.2%
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Selenium
+75.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 168
Equal in Sodium - 17
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Calcium
+87.8%
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Iron
+163.2%
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Phosphorus
+12.2%
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Potassium
+26.3%
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Zinc
+30.3%
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Copper
+171.1%
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Manganese
+16.2%
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Selenium
+75.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 168
Equal in Sodium - 17
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.
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Vitamin B1
+326.7%
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Vitamin B5
+55.4%
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Folate
+175.9%
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Vitamin B2
+42.2%
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Vitamin B6
+26.7%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 9.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 13.112
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Vitamin B1
+326.7%
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Vitamin B5
+55.4%
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Folate
+175.9%
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Vitamin B2
+42.2%
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Vitamin B6
+26.7%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 9.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 13.112
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+16.2%
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Water
+428.5%
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Carbs
+38.3%
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Other
+24%
Equal in Fats - 51.36
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
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Protein
+16.2%
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Water
+428.5%
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Carbs
+38.3%
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+24%
Equal in Fats - 51.36
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-39.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+24.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 25.941
Saturated Fat:
6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
15.558 g
Saturated Fat:
10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
12.535 g
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Saturated Fat
-39.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+24.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 25.941
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 Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 7.63g | 17.31g |
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Protein | 25.8g | 22.21g |
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Fats | 49.24g | 51.36g |
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Carbs | 16.13g | 22.31g |
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Calories | 567kcal | 598kcal |
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Starch | 3.56g |
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Fructose | 0.12g |
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Sugar | 4.72g | 10.49g |
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Fiber | 8.5g | 5g |
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Calcium | 92mg | 49mg |
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Iron | 4.58mg | 1.74mg |
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Magnesium | 168mg | 168mg | |
Phosphorus | 376mg | 335mg |
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Potassium | 705mg | 558mg |
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Sodium | 18mg | 17mg |
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Zinc | 3.27mg | 2.51mg |
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Copper | 1.144mg | 0.422mg |
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Manganese | 1.934mg | 1.665mg |
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Selenium | 7.2µg | 4.1µg |
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Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 9.1mg |
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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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Folate | 240µg | 87µg |
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Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg |
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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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Trans Fat | 0g | 0.075g |
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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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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g |
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Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g |
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Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g |
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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
79%

62%

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.