Peanut butter vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between peanut butter and cream cheese
- Peanut butter is higher in vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, yet cream cheese is higher in vitamin A.
- Peanut butter covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 81% more than cream cheese.
- Peanut butter contains 151 times more manganese than cream cheese. While peanut butter contains 1.665mg of manganese, cream cheese contains only 0.011mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in peanut butter is lower.
- The glycemic index of cream cheese is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Cheese, cream.
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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 | +1766.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +322.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1481.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2244.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +402% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +213.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15036.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +98% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +109.8% |
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 | +958.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +552.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14308.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +119.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +687.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +866.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +131.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
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:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +261.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +49.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +304.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +127.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4178% |
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
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +191.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +745.2% |
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:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
3.76 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +917.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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Maltose
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 13.112mg | 0.091mg | 81% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.535g | 1.483g | 74% |
| Manganese | 1.665mg | 0.011mg | 72% |
| Vitamin E | 9.1mg | 0.86mg | 55% |
| Saturated fat | 10.325g | 20.213g | 45% |
| Copper | 0.422mg | 0.018mg | 45% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.941g | 8.907g | 43% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 9mg | 38% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 101mg | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 308µg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 335mg | 107mg | 33% |
| Protein | 22.21g | 6.15g | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.441mg | 0.056mg | 30% |
| Fats | 51.36g | 34.44g | 26% |
| Fiber | 5g | 0g | 20% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.11mg | 20% |
| Folate | 87µg | 9µg | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.51mg | 0.5mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 314mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 132mg | 13% |
| Calories | 598kcal | 350kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 0.517mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.023mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 8.6µg | 8% |
| Choline | 63mg | 27.2mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 22.31g | 5.52g | 6% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 97mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.1µg | 2% |
| Starch | 3.56g | 0.35g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.31g | 5.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.49g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.075g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.231mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.525mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.616mg | 0.324mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.546mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.681mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.265mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.202mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.782mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.557mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | 0.125g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.036g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | 0.807g | 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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.888g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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.