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Peanut butter vs. Italian dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peanut butter and Italian dressing different?

  • Peanut butter has more Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5 than Italian dressing.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Peanut butter is 81% higher.
  • Italian dressing has less Saturated Fat.

Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Salad dressing, italian dressing, commercial, reduced fat are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
10
:
0
Italian dressing
Italian dressing
Contains more Calcium +226.7%
Contains more Iron +596%
Contains more Magnesium +4100%
Contains more Phosphorus +2691.7%
Contains more Potassium +520%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +4083.3%
Contains more Copper +2121.1%
Contains more Manganese +5641.4%
Contains more Selenium +156.3%
Peanut butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Italian dressing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 10% 3% 6% 8% 117% 2% 7% 4% 9%
Contains more Calcium +226.7%
Contains more Iron +596%
Contains more Magnesium +4100%
Contains more Phosphorus +2691.7%
Contains more Potassium +520%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +4083.3%
Contains more Copper +2121.1%
Contains more Manganese +5641.4%
Contains more Selenium +156.3%

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.
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
7
:
2
Italian dressing
Italian dressing
Contains more Vitamin E +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13848.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +701.8%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4066.7%
Peanut butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
Italian dressing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 86% 0% 0% 3% 2% 2% 0% 13% 3% 0% 32%
Contains more Vitamin E +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13848.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +701.8%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4066.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
4
:
1
Italian dressing
Italian dressing
Contains more Protein +5594.9%
Contains more Fats +668.9%
Contains more Carbs +123.3%
Contains more Water +6413%
Equal in Other - 2.83
Peanut butter
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Italian dressing
7% 10% 80% 3%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 6.68 g
Carbs: 9.99 g
Water: 80.11 g
Other: 2.83 g
Contains more Protein +5594.9%
Contains more Fats +668.9%
Contains more Carbs +123.3%
Contains more Water +6413%
Equal in Other - 2.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
2
:
1
Italian dressing
Italian dressing
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1403.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +287.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Peanut butter
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Italian dressing
14% 30% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.725 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.236 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1403.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +287.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
2
:
2
Italian dressing
Italian dressing
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1698.2%
Contains more Glucose +2623.1%
Contains more Fructose +4108.3%
Peanut butter
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
Italian dressing
6% 39% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.57 g
Glucose: 3.54 g
Fructose: 5.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1698.2%
Contains more Glucose +2623.1%
Contains more Fructose +4108.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Italian dressing Opinion
Net carbs 17.31g 9.99g Peanut butter
Protein 22.21g 0.39g Peanut butter
Fats 51.36g 6.68g Peanut butter
Carbs 22.31g 9.99g Peanut butter
Calories 598kcal 102kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g 0g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g 5.05g Italian dressing
Sugar 10.49g 9.16g Italian dressing
Fiber 5g 0g Peanut butter
Calcium 49mg 15mg Peanut butter
Iron 1.74mg 0.25mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 168mg 4mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 335mg 12mg Peanut butter
Potassium 558mg 90mg Peanut butter
Sodium 17mg 891mg Peanut butter
Zinc 2.51mg 0.06mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.422mg 0.019mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.665mg 0.029mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.1µg 1.6µg Peanut butter
Vitamin A 0IU 12IU Italian dressing
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Italian dressing
Vitamin E 9.1mg 4.28mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.012mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.008mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 0.094mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.055mg Peanut butter
Folate 87µg 3µg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 0.3µg 12.5µg Italian dressing
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.006mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg 0.012mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.016mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg 0.024mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg 0.018mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg 0.008mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0.013mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg 0.017mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg 0.008mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g 0.017g Italian dressing
Saturated Fat 10.325g 0.833g Italian dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 1.725g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 3.236g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.002g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g 2.758g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.017g Italian dressing
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.441g Italian dressing
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g 0g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter Italian dressing
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
62%
Peanut butter
12%
Italian dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
17%
Italian dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 874mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.492g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian dressing
Italian dressing is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Italian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171405/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.