Peanut butter, smooth, reduced fat vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between peanut butter, smooth, reduced fat and almond butter
- Peanut butter, smooth, reduced fat has more vitamin B3; however, almond butter is higher in vitamin E, vitamin B2, copper, calcium, manganese, magnesium, fiber, and iron.
- Almond butter covers your daily vitamin E needs 101% more than peanut butter, smooth, reduced fat.
- Almond butter contains 77 times less sodium than peanut butter, smooth, reduced fat. Peanut butter, smooth, reduced fat contains 540mg of sodium, while almond butter contains 7mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Peanut butter, smooth, reduced fat 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 SeleniumSelenium | +212.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +891.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +83.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44.5% |
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 | +558.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +362.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +235.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +201% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +167.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1465% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.9 g
Fats:
34 g
Carbs:
35.65 g
Water:
1.2 g
Other:
3.25 g
Protein:
20.96 g
Fats:
55.5 g
Carbs:
18.82 g
Water:
1.64 g
Other:
3.08 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.7% |
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~3.08g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
16.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.182 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.613 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.3% |
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 | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 9.04mg | 24.21mg | 101% |
| Vitamin B3 | 14.6mg | 3.155mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.939mg | 68% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 16.156g | 32.445g | 41% |
| Copper | 0.58mg | 0.934mg | 39% |
| Fats | 34g | 55.5g | 33% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 347mg | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.182g | 13.613g | 30% |
| Manganese | 1.475mg | 2.131mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 170mg | 279mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 540mg | 7mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 369mg | 508mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5.2g | 10.3g | 20% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 3.49mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.27mg | 0.041mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.31mg | 0.103mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.066mg | 0.318mg | 15% |
| Protein | 25.9g | 20.96g | 10% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 2.4µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 5.76g | 4.152g | 7% |
| Carbs | 35.65g | 18.82g | 6% |
| Calories | 520kcal | 614kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.8mg | 3.29mg | 4% |
| Folate | 60µg | 53µg | 2% |
| Choline | 63.4mg | 52.1mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 669mg | 748mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 30.45g | 8.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.28g | 4.43g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.08g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.159mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.555mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.483mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.612mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.55mg | 0% |
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
58%
68%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
99%
141%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter, smooth, reduced fat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter, smooth, reduced fat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 533mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.608g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()