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Peanut butter vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Peanut butter and Corn?

  • Peanut butter has more Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin E , Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Iron than Corn.
  • Peanut butter's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 71% higher.
  • Corn has 101 times less Vitamin E than Peanut butter. Peanut butter has 9.1mg of Vitamin E , while Corn has 0.09mg.
  • Corn is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +1533.3%
Contains more Iron +286.7%
Contains more Magnesium +546.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +335.1%
Contains more Potassium +156%
Contains more Zinc +304.8%
Contains more Copper +761.2%
Contains more Manganese +897%
Contains more Selenium +1950%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1533.3%
Contains more Iron +286.7%
Contains more Magnesium +546.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +335.1%
Contains more Potassium +156%
Contains more Zinc +304.8%
Contains more Copper +761.2%
Contains more Manganese +897%
Contains more Selenium +1950%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%

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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Corn
Contains more Vitamin E +10011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +679.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.3%
Contains more Folate +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +10011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +679.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.3%
Contains more Folate +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +551.3%
Contains more Fats +3324%
Contains more Other +312.9%
Contains more Water +5868.3%
Equal in Carbs - 20.98
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +551.3%
Contains more Fats +3324%
Contains more Other +312.9%
Contains more Water +5868.3%
Equal in Carbs - 20.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6836.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1978.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6836.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1978.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +274.1%
Contains more Starch +101.4%
Contains more Glucose +546.2%
Contains more Fructose +558.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
61% 23% 7% 7%
Starch: 7.17 g
Sucrose: 2.74 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +274.1%
Contains more Starch +101.4%
Contains more Glucose +546.2%
Contains more Fructose +558.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Corn Opinion
Net carbs 17.31g 18.58g Corn
Protein 22.21g 3.41g Peanut butter
Fats 51.36g 1.5g Peanut butter
Carbs 22.31g 20.98g Peanut butter
Calories 598kcal 96kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.12g 0.79g Corn
Sugar 10.49g 4.54g Corn
Fiber 5g 2.4g Peanut butter
Calcium 49mg 3mg Peanut butter
Iron 1.74mg 0.45mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 168mg 26mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 335mg 77mg Peanut butter
Potassium 558mg 218mg Peanut butter
Sodium 17mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 2.51mg 0.62mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.422mg 0.049mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.665mg 0.167mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.1µg 0.2µg Peanut butter
Vitamin A 0IU 263IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Corn
Vitamin E 9.1mg 0.09mg Peanut butter
Vitamin C 0mg 5.5mg Corn
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.093mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.057mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 1.683mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.792mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.139mg Peanut butter
Folate 87µg 23µg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.4µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.023mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg 0.133mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.133mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg 0.358mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg 0.141mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg 0.069mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0.155mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg 0.191mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg 0.091mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g 0g Corn
Saturated Fat 10.325g 0.197g Corn
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 0.374g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 0.603g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter Corn
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
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn
Corn is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn
Corn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.128g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn
Corn is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.