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Peanut butter vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between peanut butter and chives

  • Peanut butter is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin E, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, and copper, yet chives are richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for chives is 177% higher.
  • Peanut butter contains 71 times more saturated fat than chives. Peanut butter contains 10.325g of saturated fat, while chives contain 0.146g.
  • Peanut butter has a lower glycemic index than chives.

Food types used in this article are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Chives, 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +168.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +348.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +477.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +346.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +355.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.6mg

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%
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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 194% 73% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1926.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +219.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +1111.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +70800%
Contains more FolateFolate +20.7%
~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
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3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +579.2%
Contains more FatsFats +6935.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +412.9%
Contains more OtherOther +189%
Contains more WaterWater +7269.9%

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
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29% 19% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27206.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4594.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Chives DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.3µg 212.7µg 177%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 0.267g 82%
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 0.647mg 78%
Fats 51.36g 0.73g 78%
Vitamin C 0mg 58.1mg 65%
Monounsaturated fat 25.941g 0.095g 65%
Vitamin E 9.1mg 0.21mg 59%
Manganese 1.665mg 0.373mg 56%
Saturated fat 10.325g 0.146g 46%
Phosphorus 335mg 58mg 40%
Protein 22.21g 3.27g 38%
Magnesium 168mg 42mg 30%
Copper 0.422mg 0.157mg 29%
Calories 598kcal 30kcal 28%
Vitamin A 0µg 218µg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.138mg 23%
Zinc 2.51mg 0.56mg 18%
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.324mg 16%
Choline 63mg 5.2mg 11%
Fiber 5g 2.5g 10%
Potassium 558mg 296mg 8%
Selenium 4.1µg 0.9µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.078mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.115mg 6%
Carbs 22.31g 4.35g 6%
Folate 87µg 105µg 5%
Calcium 49mg 92mg 4%
Iron 1.74mg 1.6mg 2%
Sodium 17mg 3mg 1%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Net carbs 17.31g 1.85g N/A
Sugar 10.49g 1.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.075g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.525mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.139mg 0%
Leucine 1.546mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.681mg 0.163mg 0%
Methionine 0.265mg 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0.105mg 0%
Valine 0.782mg 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.557mg 0.057mg 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 Chives
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
76%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.179g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.