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Peanut butter vs. Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are peanut butter and peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt different?

  • Peanut butter is richer in vitamin E, while peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is higher in fiber, selenium, vitamin B3, and manganese.
  • Peanut butter covers your daily need for vitamin E, 28% more than peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt.

Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 127% 17% 56% 59% 143% 76% 156% 53% 233% 51%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +126.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~178mg
~equal in Iron ~1.58mg
~equal in Copper ~0.428mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~363mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.786mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 99% 0% 38% 45% 269% 61% 108% 0% 0% 73% 35%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.152mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.197mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~14.355mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.466mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~64.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
24% 50% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 49.66 g
Carbs: 21.26 g
Water: 1.81 g
Other: 2.92 g
Contains more WaterWater +47.2%
~equal in Protein ~24.35g
~equal in Fats ~49.66g
~equal in Carbs ~21.26g
~equal in Other ~2.92g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
18% 60% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.723 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 26.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.773 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~26.181g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
47% 53%
Starch: 4.39 g
Sucrose: 4.9 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +109.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +23.3%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt DV% diff.
Vitamin E 9.1mg 4.93mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 9.773g 18%
Sodium 17mg 410mg 17%
Fiber 5g 8.4g 14%
Saturated fat 10.325g 7.723g 12%
Selenium 4.1µg 9.3µg 9%
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 14.355mg 8%
Manganese 1.665mg 1.786mg 5%
Protein 22.21g 24.35g 4%
Phosphorus 335mg 363mg 4%
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 1.011mg 3%
Folate 87µg 97µg 3%
Fats 51.36g 49.66g 3%
Zinc 2.51mg 2.77mg 2%
Iron 1.74mg 1.58mg 2%
Potassium 558mg 634mg 2%
Magnesium 168mg 178mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.466mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 25.941g 26.181g 1%
Calories 598kcal 587kcal 1%
Calcium 49mg 58mg 1%
Copper 0.422mg 0.428mg 1%
Carbs 22.31g 21.26g 0%
Net carbs 17.31g 12.86g N/A
Sugar 10.49g 4.9g N/A
Starch 3.56g 4.39g 0%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.152mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.197mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.075g 0.027g N/A
Choline 63mg 64.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.525mg 0.811mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.833mg 0%
Leucine 1.546mg 1.535mg 0%
Lysine 0.681mg 0.85mg 0%
Methionine 0.265mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 1.227mg 0%
Valine 0.782mg 0.993mg 0%
Histidine 0.557mg 0.599mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g 0.025g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g 9.694g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Peanut butter
56%
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
97%
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.602g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt
Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, with salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174262/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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