Peanut butter vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between peanut butter and mars
- The amount of fiber and iron in peanut butter is higher than in mars.
- Peanut butter covers your daily fiber needs 12% more than mars.
- Mars has 2 times less iron than peanut butter. Peanut butter has 1.74mg of iron, while mars has 0.86mg.
- Peanut butter contains less saturated fat.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of peanut butter is 14.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| 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 Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
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:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +418.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +165.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +224.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.2% |
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
11.651 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.535g | 84% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 13.112mg | 82% | |
| Manganese | 1.665mg | 72% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.941g | 65% | |
| Vitamin E | 9.1mg | 61% | |
| Fats | 51.36g | 19.32g | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 335mg | 48% | |
| Copper | 0.422mg | 47% | |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 40% | |
| Protein | 22.21g | 4.28g | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.441mg | 34% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 23% | |
| Zinc | 2.51mg | 23% | |
| Folate | 87µg | 22% | |
| Carbs | 22.31g | 72.4g | 17% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 13% | |
| Fiber | 5g | 2g | 12% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.86mg | 11% |
| Choline | 63mg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Saturated fat | 10.325g | 11.651g | 6% |
| Calories | 598kcal | 475kcal | 6% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 136mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 90mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Starch | 3.56g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 17.31g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.49g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.075g | 0.131g | 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 - 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 |
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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.326g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
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 cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $0.8)