Peanut butter vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between peanut butter and American cheese
- Peanut butter has more vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, copper, and magnesium, while American cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 100% higher.
- American cheese contains 173 times less vitamin B3 than peanut butter. Peanut butter contains 13.112mg of vitamin B3, while American cheese contains 0.076mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in peanut butter is lower.
- Peanut butter has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of peanut butter is 14, while the glycemic index of American cheese is 27.
The food types used in this comparison are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 | +546.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +322.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +176.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +817.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3961% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2032.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +392.7% |
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 | +1037.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17152.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +182.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +716.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +987.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +74% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +766.7% |
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:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +503% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3120.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +134.3% |
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
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +215% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +874.7% |
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 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~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 Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 49mg | 1045mg | 100% |
| Vitamin B3 | 13.112mg | 0.076mg | 81% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.535g | 1.286g | 75% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1671mg | 72% |
| Manganese | 1.665mg | 0.041mg | 71% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.5µg | 63% |
| Vitamin E | 9.1mg | 0.8mg | 55% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.941g | 8.236g | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 335mg | 641mg | 44% |
| Copper | 0.422mg | 0.046mg | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 10.325g | 18.057g | 35% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 26mg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 100mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.441mg | 0.054mg | 30% |
| Fats | 51.36g | 31.79g | 30% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 20.2µg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 250µg | 28% |
| Fiber | 5g | 0g | 20% |
| Folate | 87µg | 8µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 0.403mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.63mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 132mg | 13% |
| Calories | 598kcal | 371kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.015mg | 11% |
| Protein | 22.21g | 18.13g | 8% |
| Carbs | 22.31g | 3.7g | 6% |
| Choline | 63mg | 36.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.234mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 23IU | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Starch | 3.56g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 17.31g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.49g | 2.26g | N/A |
| Zinc | 2.51mg | 2.49mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.075g | 1.144g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.231mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.525mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.616mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.546mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.681mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.265mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.202mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.782mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.557mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | 0.137g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.033g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | 0.79g | 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
60%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 1654mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.732g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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