Peanut butter vs. Pesto — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between peanut butter and pesto
- Peanut butter is richer in vitamin B3, manganese, copper, magnesium, and vitamin B6, yet pesto is richer in vitamin K, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for pesto is 126% higher.
- Peanut butter contains 25 times more vitamin B3 than pesto. Peanut butter contains 13.112mg of vitamin B3, while pesto contains 0.523mg.
- Peanut butter contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Sauce, pesto, ready-to-serve, refrigerated.
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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 | +257.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +205.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +427.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +184.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +524.5% |
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 | +25.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2407.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +231.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +443.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +273.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50266.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 151.1µg | 126% |
| Vitamin B3 | 13.112mg | 0.523mg | 79% |
| Manganese | 1.665mg | 0.586mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.717mg | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.535g | 6.546g | 40% |
| Copper | 0.422mg | 0.08mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 47mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 306mg | 26% |
| Protein | 22.21g | 9.83g | 25% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 603mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.441mg | 0.133mg | 24% |
| Fats | 51.36g | 37.6g | 21% |
| Folate | 87µg | 16µg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 0.57mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 10.325g | 7.07g | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 1.8g | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 9.1mg | 7.27mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.51mg | 1.33mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 1.7mg | 11% |
| Choline | 63mg | 11% | |
| Calories | 598kcal | 418kcal | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 335mg | 273mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 77µg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 25.941g | 22.155g | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 22.31g | 10.09g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Starch | 3.56g | 2.2g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 3.7g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 269kcal | 425kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 17g | 24g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 3.7 | 4.1 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 17.31g | 8.29g | N/A |
| Potassium | 558mg | 560mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 10.49g | 6.33g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.075g | 0.398g | 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 | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | 1.268g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | 4.783g | N/A |
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:
9.83 g
Fats:
37.6 g
Carbs:
10.09 g
Water:
38.98 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +125.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +121.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3069.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.1% |
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
7.07 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
22.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.546 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +91.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.5% |
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:
2.2 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.23 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
5.94 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.15 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +61.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +76.9% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Maltose
~0g
