Peanut butter vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between peanut butter and cheese sandwich
- Peanut butter has more vitamin B3, copper, magnesium, and manganese, while cheese sandwich has more selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and calcium.
- Peanut butter's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 62% higher.
- Cheese sandwich contains 3 times less magnesium than peanut butter. Peanut butter contains 168mg of magnesium, while cheese sandwich contains 54mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cheese sandwich is lower.
- Peanut butter has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of peanut butter is 14, while the glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54.
The food types used in this comparison are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.
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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 | +211.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +188.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +316.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +492.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +311.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +35.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +138.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +122.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +126.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +105.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +160.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +160.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.5% |
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
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +150.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 13.112mg | 3.185mg | 62% |
| Vitamin E | 9.1mg | 61% | |
| Fats | 51.36g | 25g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.941g | 10.351g | 39% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 24.3µg | 37% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 839mg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.422mg | 0.16mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 10.325g | 4.129g | 28% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 54mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 1.665mg | 1.083mg | 25% |
| Protein | 22.21g | 9.8g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.535g | 9.166g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.427mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.358mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 204mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.51mg | 0.87mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.441mg | 0.261mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 22.31g | 58.2g | 12% |
| Choline | 63mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 2.62mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 0.622mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 3.1g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 335mg | 382mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 306mg | 7% |
| Folate | 87µg | 64µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
| Calories | 598kcal | 497kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Starch | 3.56g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 17.31g | 55.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.49g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.075g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.231mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.525mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.616mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.546mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.681mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.265mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.202mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.782mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.557mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 822mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.196g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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