Peanut butter vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between peanut butter and crouton
- Peanut butter has more manganese, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, crouton is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, and iron.
- Crouton covers your daily selenium needs 61% more than peanut butter.
- Crouton has 17 times less vitamin B6 than peanut butter. Peanut butter has 0.441mg of vitamin B6, while crouton has 0.026mg.
- Crouton contains less saturated fat.
- Crouton has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crouton is 72, while the glycemic index of peanut butter is 14.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Croutons, plain.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +441.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +350% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +158.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +182% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +191.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +134.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +814.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +141.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +165% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1596.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +315.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +51.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +678.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +229.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +347.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.535 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +748% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +884.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.4% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.535g | 1.273g | 75% |
| Fats | 51.36g | 6.6g | 69% |
| Vitamin E | 9.1mg | 61% | |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 37.5µg | 61% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.941g | 3.059g | 57% |
| Manganese | 1.665mg | 0.5mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 13.112mg | 5.439mg | 48% |
| Saturated fat | 10.325g | 1.51g | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.623mg | 39% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 31mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.441mg | 0.026mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 335mg | 115mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 698mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 4.08mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.422mg | 0.163mg | 29% |
| Protein | 22.21g | 11.9g | 21% |
| Carbs | 22.31g | 73.5g | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.51mg | 0.89mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 0.429mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 124mg | 13% |
| Folate | 87µg | 132µg | 11% |
| Choline | 63mg | 11% | |
| Calories | 598kcal | 407kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.272mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 76mg | 3% |
| Starch | 3.56g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 17.31g | 68.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.49g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 5g | 5.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.075g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.231mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.525mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.616mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.546mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.681mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.265mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.202mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.782mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.557mg | 0.255mg | 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 |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 681mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.815g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.