Peanut butter vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between peanut butter and margarine
- Peanut butter is higher in vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, vitamin B6, zinc, and folate, yet margarine is higher in vitamin A and vitamin K.
- Margarine covers your daily vitamin A needs 91% more than peanut butter.
- The amount of saturated fat in peanut butter is lower.
- The glycemic index of margarine is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.
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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 | +5500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1533.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3000% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +6600% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +418.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56908.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +8600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +408.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +30900% |
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:
0.16 g
Fats:
80.71 g
Carbs:
0.7 g
Water:
16.52 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13781.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3087.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1243.1% |
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
15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.302 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +93.9% |
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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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 819µg | 91% |
| Vitamin B3 | 13.112mg | 0.023mg | 82% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.535g | 24.302g | 78% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 93µg | 77% |
| Manganese | 1.665mg | 72% | |
| Phosphorus | 335mg | 5mg | 47% |
| Copper | 0.422mg | 0mg | 47% |
| Fats | 51.36g | 80.71g | 45% |
| Protein | 22.21g | 0.16g | 44% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 3mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.441mg | 0.009mg | 33% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.941g | 38.877g | 32% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 23% | |
| Zinc | 2.51mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Folate | 87µg | 1µg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 10.325g | 15.189g | 22% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.06mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 0g | 20% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 18mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.01mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.037mg | 12% |
| Choline | 63mg | 12.4mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 22.31g | 0.7g | 7% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Calories | 598kcal | 717kcal | 6% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 9.1mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Starch | 3.56g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.31g | 0.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.49g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.075g | 14.89g | 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 | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | 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 | 21.522g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.864g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)