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Peanut butter vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between peanut butter and cheesecake

  • Peanut butter is higher than cheesecake in vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Peanut butter covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 81% more than cheesecake.
  • Peanut butter contains 21 times more copper than cheesecake. While peanut butter contains 0.422mg of copper, cheesecake contains only 0.02mg.
  • The amount of sodium in peanut butter is lower.
  • The glycemic index of peanut butter is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1427.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +520%
Contains more IronIron +176.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2010%
Contains more ZincZinc +392.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +260.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1089.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.8%
~equal in Calcium ~51mg

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1525%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6624.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +748.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1366.7%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.193mg

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +303.8%
Contains more FatsFats +128.3%
Contains more OtherOther +221.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.3%
Contains more WaterWater +3607.3%

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +200.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +682.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~9.921g

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 Cheesecake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Cheesecake DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 0.195mg 81%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 1.602g 73%
Manganese 1.665mg 0.14mg 66%
Vitamin E 9.1mg 0.56mg 57%
Copper 0.422mg 0.02mg 45%
Fats 51.36g 22.5g 44%
Monounsaturated fat 25.941g 8.634g 43%
Magnesium 168mg 11mg 37%
Phosphorus 335mg 93mg 35%
Protein 22.21g 5.5g 33%
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.052mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 159µg 18%
Fiber 5g 0.4g 18%
Zinc 2.51mg 0.51mg 18%
Sodium 17mg 438mg 18%
Folate 87µg 18µg 17%
Calories 598kcal 321kcal 14%
Iron 1.74mg 0.63mg 14%
Potassium 558mg 90mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.571mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.028mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Choline 63mg 45.9mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 4.4µg 3%
Selenium 4.1µg 5.2µg 2%
Saturated fat 10.325g 9.921g 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Carbs 22.31g 25.5g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 17.31g 25.1g N/A
Calcium 49mg 51mg 0%
Sugar 10.49g 21.8g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.193mg 0%
Trans fat 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.525mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 1.546mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.681mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.265mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.782mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.557mg 0.133mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
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 Cheesecake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Peanut butter
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.404g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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.

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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.