Peanut butter vs. Flaxseed oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between peanut butter and flaxseed oil
- Peanut butter is higher than flaxseed oil in manganese, vitamin E, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, zinc, iron, and potassium.
- Peanut butter covers your daily manganese needs 66% more than flaxseed oil.
- Peanut butter contains 18 times more potassium than flaxseed oil. While peanut butter contains 558mg of potassium, flaxseed oil contains only 31mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in flaxseed oil is lower.
- The glycemic index of flaxseed oil is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Oil, flaxseed, contains added sliced flaxseed.
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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 | +1020% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +444.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1700% |
| Contains more IronIron | +411.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +529.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +709.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1140.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1080.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.7% |
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 | +1181.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1000% |
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:
0.37 g
Fats:
99.01 g
Carbs:
0.39 g
Water:
0.16 g
Other:
0.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5902.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5620.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +668.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +4028.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +92.8% |
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
9.047 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
20.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
64.876 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +417.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.535g | 64.876g | 349% |
| Vitamin B3 | 13.112mg | 82% | |
| Fats | 51.36g | 99.01g | 73% |
| Manganese | 1.665mg | 0.141mg | 66% |
| Vitamin E | 9.1mg | 0.71mg | 56% |
| Phosphorus | 335mg | 27mg | 44% |
| Protein | 22.21g | 0.37g | 44% |
| Copper | 0.422mg | 0.067mg | 39% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 15mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.441mg | 34% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 23% | |
| Folate | 87µg | 22% | |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% | |
| Zinc | 2.51mg | 0.31mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.34mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 31mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 15% | |
| Calories | 598kcal | 878kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 13% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.941g | 20.634g | 13% |
| Choline | 63mg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 22.31g | 0.39g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 10.325g | 9.047g | 6% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 9mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 3.3µg | 3% |
| Starch | 3.56g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 17.31g | 0.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.49g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 17mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.075g | 0.184g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.231mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.525mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.616mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.546mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.202mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.782mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.557mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | 48.93g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.077g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.026g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | 15.679g | 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%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flaxseed oil contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flaxseed oil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flaxseed oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Flaxseed oil is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)