Peanut butter vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between peanut butter and cereal?
- Peanut butter is richer in vitamin E, while cereal is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, zinc, and vitamin C.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 512% higher.
- Cereal has 114 times less vitamin E than peanut butter. Peanut butter has 9.1mg of vitamin E, while cereal has 0.08mg.
- Cereal is lower in saturated fat.
- Cereal has a higher glycemic index (69) than peanut butter (14).
We used Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) types in this comparison.
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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 | +784.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +390% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +431.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +208% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +335.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1857.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +202.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53.7% |
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 | +11275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +403.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4092% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1915.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +125.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1257.4% |
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:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +266.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4655.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +289.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +207.3% |
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
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12616.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3441% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.5% |
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:
9.74 g
Glucose:
0.27 g
Fructose:
0.26 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.09 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +107.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +116.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Sucrose
~9.74g
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Lactose
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Galactose
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 6.288mg | 512% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.441mg | 5.986mg | 427% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 34.06mg | 404% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 3.87mg | 283% |
| Vitamin B3 | 13.112mg | 29.62mg | 103% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 814µg | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.535g | 0.354g | 81% |
| Fats | 51.36g | 1.08g | 77% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.941g | 0.204g | 64% |
| Vitamin E | 9.1mg | 0.08mg | 60% |
| Saturated fat | 10.325g | 0.26g | 46% |
| Zinc | 2.51mg | 7.6mg | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 38.5mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 1.665mg | 0.79mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 335mg | 77mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 19mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 795mg | 34% |
| Protein | 22.21g | 6.06g | 32% |
| Copper | 0.422mg | 0.137mg | 32% |
| Folate | 87µg | 22% | |
| Carbs | 22.31g | 86.85g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 0.226mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 1.4g | 14% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 105mg | 13% |
| Choline | 63mg | 11% | |
| Calories | 598kcal | 378kcal | 11% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 6.3µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Starch | 3.56g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 17.31g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.49g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.075g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.231mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.525mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.616mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.546mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.681mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.265mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.202mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.782mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.557mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0.26g | 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 | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | N/A |
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%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 778mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.065g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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