Peanut butter vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Peanut butter and Almonds different?
- Peanut butter is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Almonds are richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, and Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Almonds is 110% higher.
- Peanut butter contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Almonds. While Peanut butter contains 13.112mg of Vitamin B3, Almonds contain only 3.618mg.
- Almonds have less Saturated Fat.
Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Nuts, almonds are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +60.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +449% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +144.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.9% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +262.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +141.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +221.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +97.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +181.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +492.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
Protein:
21.15 g
Fats:
49.93 g
Carbs:
21.55 g
Water:
4.41 g
Other:
2.96 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +258.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~21.15g
~equal in
Fats
~49.93g
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Carbs
~21.55g
~equal in
Other
~2.96g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.535 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.329 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -63.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +21.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~12.329g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
3.56 g
Sucrose:
10.25 g
Glucose:
0.13 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0.72 g
Sucrose:
3.95 g
Glucose:
0.17 g
Fructose:
0.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.04 g
Galactose:
0.07 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +394.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +159.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +30.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Fructose
~0.11g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 598kcal | 579kcal |
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| Protein | 22.21g | 21.15g |
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| Fats | 51.36g | 49.93g |
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| Net carbs | 17.31g | 9.05g |
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| Carbs | 22.31g | 21.55g |
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| Magnesium | 168mg | 270mg |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 269mg |
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| Potassium | 558mg | 733mg |
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 3.71mg |
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| Sugar | 10.49g | 4.35g |
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| Fiber | 5g | 12.5g |
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| Copper | 0.422mg | 1.031mg |
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| Zinc | 2.51mg | 3.12mg |
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| Starch | 3.56g | 0.72g |
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| Phosphorus | 335mg | 481mg |
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| Sodium | 17mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin E | 9.1mg | 25.63mg |
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| Manganese | 1.665mg | 2.179mg |
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| Selenium | 4.1µg | 4.1µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.205mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 1.138mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 13.112mg | 3.618mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 0.471mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.441mg | 0.137mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 87µg | 44µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.075g | 0.015g |
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| Choline | 63mg | 52.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.325g | 3.802g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 25.941g | 31.551g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.535g | 12.329g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.231mg | 0.211mg |
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| Threonine | 0.525mg | 0.601mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.616mg | 0.751mg |
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| Leucine | 1.546mg | 1.473mg |
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| Lysine | 0.681mg | 0.568mg |
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| Methionine | 0.265mg | 0.157mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.202mg | 1.132mg |
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| Valine | 0.782mg | 0.855mg |
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| Histidine | 0.557mg | 0.539mg |
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| Fructose | 0.12g | 0.11g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | 12.32g |
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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
60%
78%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
142%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almonds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.523g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds 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 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.