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

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The main differences between peanut butter and chickpea raw

  • Peanut butter is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin E, and magnesium, yet chickpea raw is richer in manganese, folate, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for chickpea raw is 854% higher.
  • Peanut butter contains 17 times more saturated fat than chickpea raw. Peanut butter contains 10.325g of saturated fat, while chickpea raw contains 0.603g.
  • Peanut butter has a lower glycemic index than chickpea raw.

Food types used in this article are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), 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 56% 17% 63% 162% 219% 75% 108% 3.1% 2779% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.7%
Contains more IronIron +147.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1179.6%
~equal in Zinc ~2.76mg

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 13% 1% 16% 0% 119% 49% 29% 95% 123% 0% 23% 418% 54%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1009.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +750.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +218%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2900%
Contains more FolateFolate +540.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
20% 6% 63% 8% 3%
Protein: 20.47 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 62.95 g
Water: 7.68 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +750.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +182.2%
Contains more WaterWater +524.4%
~equal in Protein ~20.47g
~equal in Other ~2.86g

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
13% 29% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.603 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.731 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1783.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +359%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.2%

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 Chickpea raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Chickpea raw DV% diff.
Manganese 1.665mg 21.306mg 854%
Folate 87µg 557µg 118%
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 1.541mg 72%
Fats 51.36g 6.04g 70%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 2.731g 65%
Monounsaturated fat 25.941g 1.377g 61%
Vitamin E 9.1mg 0.82mg 55%
Saturated fat 10.325g 0.603g 44%
Iron 1.74mg 4.31mg 32%
Fiber 5g 12.2g 29%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.477mg 27%
Copper 0.422mg 0.656mg 26%
Magnesium 168mg 79mg 21%
Carbs 22.31g 62.95g 14%
Phosphorus 335mg 252mg 12%
Calories 598kcal 378kcal 11%
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 1.588mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.535mg 7%
Selenium 4.1µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 9µg 7%
Choline 63mg 99.3mg 7%
Potassium 558mg 718mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg 4%
Protein 22.21g 20.47g 3%
Zinc 2.51mg 2.76mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.212mg 2%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Calcium 49mg 57mg 1%
Net carbs 17.31g 50.75g N/A
Sugar 10.49g 10.7g N/A
Sodium 17mg 24mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.075g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.525mg 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.882mg 0%
Leucine 1.546mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.681mg 1.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.265mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 1.103mg 0%
Valine 0.782mg 0.865mg 0%
Histidine 0.557mg 0.566mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter Chickpea 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
72%
Chickpea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
348%
Chickpea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.722g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea 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. Chickpea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173756/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.