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Peanut butter vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Peanut butter and Chocolate

  • Peanut butter has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Chocolate is richer in Iron, and Copper.
  • Chocolate covers your daily Iron needs 79% more than Peanut butter.
  • Chocolate has 18 times less Vitamin B3 than Peanut butter. Peanut butter has 13.112mg of Vitamin B3, while Chocolate has 0.725mg.
  • Peanut butter contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +360.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +143.6%
~equal in Potassium ~559mg

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 0% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1585.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +284%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1708.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +282.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +950%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +355.1%
Contains more FatsFats +64.2%
Contains more WaterWater +26.8%
Contains more OtherOther +70%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +174.2%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +171.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1047.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 73%
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
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +351.2%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Chocolate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Chocolate Opinion
Calories 598kcal 546kcal Peanut butter
Protein 22.21g 4.88g Peanut butter
Fats 51.36g 31.28g Peanut butter
Net carbs 17.31g 54.17g Chocolate
Carbs 22.31g 61.17g Chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 168mg 146mg Peanut butter
Calcium 49mg 56mg Chocolate
Potassium 558mg 559mg Chocolate
Iron 1.74mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Sugar 10.49g 47.9g Peanut butter
Fiber 5g 7g Chocolate
Copper 0.422mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.51mg 2.01mg Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Phosphorus 335mg 206mg Peanut butter
Sodium 17mg 24mg Peanut butter
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 9.1mg 0.54mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.665mg 1.419mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.1µg 3µg Peanut butter
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.025mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.05mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 0.725mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.297mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.042mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 0.3µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 87µg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g 0.112g Peanut butter
Choline 63mg Peanut butter
Saturated Fat 10.325g 18.519g Peanut butter
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 9.54g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 1.092g Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g 0g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g 0g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g 0.947g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.194g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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