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Peanut butter vs. Bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between peanut butter and bean raw

  • Peanut butter has more vitamin B3 and vitamin E; however, bean raw is richer in folate, copper, vitamin B1, selenium, fiber, iron, and potassium.
  • Bean raw covers your daily folate needs 110% more than peanut butter.
  • Bean raw has 44 times less saturated fat than peanut butter. Peanut butter has 10.325g of saturated fat, while bean raw has 0.235g.
  • Bean raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bean raw is 33, while the glycemic index of peanut butter is 14.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 34% 123% 190% 298% 62% 176% 1.6% 150% 152%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +149.6%
Contains more IronIron +191.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +580.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~176mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.28mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 21% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 49% 22% 47% 109% 0% 14% 394% 36%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1016.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +375.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1766.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +503.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.474mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~66.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 g
Contains more FatsFats +4075.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +180.4%
Contains more WaterWater +821.1%
Contains more OtherOther +20.1%
~equal in Protein ~21.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.235 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11227.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2979.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 73%
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
94% 5%
Starch: 34.17 g
Sucrose: 1.98 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +417.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +859.8%
~equal in Glucose ~0.13g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peanut butter Bean raw
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Bean raw DV% diff.
Folate 87µg 525µg 110%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 0.407g 81%
Fats 51.36g 1.23g 77%
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 1.174mg 75%
Monounsaturated fat 25.941g 0.229g 64%
Vitamin E 9.1mg 0.21mg 59%
Copper 0.422mg 0.893mg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.713mg 47%
Saturated fat 10.325g 0.235g 46%
Selenium 4.1µg 27.9µg 43%
Iron 1.74mg 5.07mg 42%
Fiber 5g 15.5g 42%
Potassium 558mg 1393mg 25%
Manganese 1.665mg 1.148mg 22%
Starch 3.56g 34.17g 13%
Carbs 22.31g 62.55g 13%
Calories 598kcal 347kcal 13%
Phosphorus 335mg 411mg 11%
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.785mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.3mg 7%
Calcium 49mg 113mg 6%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 5.6µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.474mg 3%
Zinc 2.51mg 2.28mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.212mg 2%
Protein 22.21g 21.42g 2%
Magnesium 168mg 176mg 2%
Choline 63mg 66.2mg 1%
Net carbs 17.31g 47.05g N/A
Sugar 10.49g 2.11g N/A
Sodium 17mg 12mg 0%
Trans fat 0.075g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.237mg 0%
Threonine 0.525mg 0.81mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.871mg 0%
Leucine 1.546mg 1.558mg 0%
Lysine 0.681mg 1.356mg 0%
Methionine 0.265mg 0.259mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 1.095mg 0%
Valine 0.782mg 0.998mg 0%
Histidine 0.557mg 0.556mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter Bean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Peanut butter
67%
Bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
131%
Bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean raw
Bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean raw
Bean raw is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bean raw
Bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean raw
Bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/nutrients
  2. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.