Peanut butter vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Peanut butter and Macadamia different?
- Peanut butter is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Folate, and Vitamin B6, however, Macadamia is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Macadamia is 107% higher.
- Peanut butter contains 17 times more Vitamin E than Macadamia. While Peanut butter contains 9.1mg of Vitamin E, Macadamia contains only 0.54mg.
Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +73.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +112.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +148.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1585.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +430.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +690.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +696.7% |
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:
7.91 g
Fats:
75.77 g
Carbs:
13.82 g
Water:
1.36 g
Other:
1.14 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +180.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +153.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.6% |
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
12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.502 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -14.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +734.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +127% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
1.05 g
Sucrose:
4.43 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0.07 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +239% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +131.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +85.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +71.4% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 598kcal | 718kcal |
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| Protein | 22.21g | 7.91g |
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| Fats | 51.36g | 75.77g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 17.31g | 5.22g |
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| Carbs | 22.31g | 13.82g |
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| Magnesium | 168mg | 130mg |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 85mg |
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| Potassium | 558mg | 368mg |
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 3.69mg |
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| Sugar | 10.49g | 4.57g |
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| Fiber | 5g | 8.6g |
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| Copper | 0.422mg | 0.756mg |
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| Zinc | 2.51mg | 1.3mg |
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| Starch | 3.56g | 1.05g |
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| Phosphorus | 335mg | 188mg |
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| Sodium | 17mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin E | 9.1mg | 0.54mg |
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| Manganese | 1.665mg | 4.131mg |
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| Selenium | 4.1µg | 3.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 1.195mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.162mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 13.112mg | 2.473mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 0.758mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.441mg | 0.275mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 87µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.075g |
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| Choline | 63mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.325g | 12.061g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 25.941g | 58.877g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.535g | 1.502g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.231mg | 0.067mg |
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| Threonine | 0.525mg | 0.37mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.616mg | 0.314mg |
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| Leucine | 1.546mg | 0.602mg |
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| Lysine | 0.681mg | 0.018mg |
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| Methionine | 0.265mg | 0.023mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.202mg | 0.665mg |
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| Valine | 0.782mg | 0.363mg |
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| Histidine | 0.557mg | 0.195mg |
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| Fructose | 0.12g | 0.07g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
122%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.736g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.