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.
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Magnesium
+15.1%
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Phosphorus
+62.6%
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Sodium
-29.2%
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Zinc
+24.9%
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Manganese
+17.3%
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Selenium
+36.7%
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Calcium
+14.3%
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Iron
+360.9%
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Copper
+143.6%
Equal in Potassium - 559
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Magnesium
+15.1%
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Phosphorus
+62.6%
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Sodium
-29.2%
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Zinc
+24.9%
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Manganese
+17.3%
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Selenium
+36.7%
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Calcium
+14.3%
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Iron
+360.9%
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Copper
+143.6%
Equal in Potassium - 559
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.
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Vitamin E
+1585.2%
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Vitamin B1
+500%
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Vitamin B2
+284%
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Vitamin B3
+1708.6%
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Vitamin B5
+282.8%
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Vitamin B6
+950%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+2600%
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Vitamin E
+1585.2%
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Vitamin B1
+500%
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Vitamin B2
+284%
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Vitamin B3
+1708.6%
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Vitamin B5
+282.8%
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Vitamin B6
+950%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+2600%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+355.1%
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Fats
+64.2%
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Water
+26.8%
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Other
+70%
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Carbs
+174.2%
Protein:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
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2.89 g
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
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1.7 g
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Protein
+355.1%
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Fats
+64.2%
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Water
+26.8%
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+70%
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Carbs
+174.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-44.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+171.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1047.9%
Saturated Fat:
10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
12.535 g
Saturated Fat:
18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.092 g
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Saturated Fat
-44.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+171.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1047.9%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Sucrose
+351.2%
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Lactose
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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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
46.25 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
1.65 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+351.2%
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 17.31g | 54.17g |
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| Protein | 22.21g | 4.88g |
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| Fats | 51.36g | 31.28g |
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| Carbs | 22.31g | 61.17g |
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| Calories | 598kcal | 546kcal |
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| Starch | 3.56g |
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| Fructose | 0.12g | 0g |
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| Sugar | 10.49g | 47.9g |
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| Fiber | 5g | 7g |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 56mg |
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 8.02mg |
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| Magnesium | 168mg | 146mg |
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| Phosphorus | 335mg | 206mg |
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| Potassium | 558mg | 559mg |
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| Sodium | 17mg | 24mg |
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| Zinc | 2.51mg | 2.01mg |
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| Copper | 0.422mg | 1.028mg |
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| Manganese | 1.665mg | 1.419mg |
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| Selenium | 4.1µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 9.1mg | 0.54mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 13.112mg | 0.725mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.441mg | 0.042mg |
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| Folate | 87µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 8.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.231mg |
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| Threonine | 0.525mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.616mg |
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| Leucine | 1.546mg |
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| Lysine | 0.681mg |
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| Methionine | 0.265mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.202mg |
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| Valine | 0.782mg |
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| Histidine | 0.557mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.075g | 0.112g |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.325g | 18.519g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 25.941g | 9.54g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.535g | 1.092g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | 0.947g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | 0.085g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | 0g |
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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 Sugar?
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.194g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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.