Peanut butter vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Peanut butter and Potato chips different?
- Peanut butter is higher in Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, however, Potato chips is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Peanut butter is 58% higher.
- Peanut butter contains 4 times more Manganese than Potato chips. While Peanut butter contains 1.665mg of Manganese, Potato chips contains only 0.44mg.
Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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.
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Calcium
+104.2%
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Magnesium
+150.7%
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Phosphorus
+103%
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Zinc
+130.3%
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Copper
+37.9%
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Manganese
+278.4%
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Potassium
+128.5%
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Sodium
-52.9%
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Selenium
+97.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.63
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Calcium
+104.2%
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Magnesium
+150.7%
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Phosphorus
+103%
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Zinc
+130.3%
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Copper
+37.9%
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Manganese
+278.4%
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Potassium
+128.5%
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-52.9%
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Selenium
+97.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.63
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.
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Vitamin B3
+242.6%
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Vitamin B5
+182.8%
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Folate
+93.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+11.3%
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Vitamin B6
+49.7%
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Vitamin K
+7266.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 9.11
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.197
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Vitamin B3
+242.6%
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Vitamin B5
+182.8%
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Folate
+93.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+11.3%
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Vitamin B6
+49.7%
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Vitamin K
+7266.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 9.11
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.197
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+217.3%
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Fats
+48.4%
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Carbs
+137.1%
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Water
+54.5%
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Other
+24.6%
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22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
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2.89 g
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7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
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52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
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3.6 g
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Protein
+217.3%
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Fats
+48.4%
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Carbs
+137.1%
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+54.5%
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+24.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+163.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.96
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 12.17
Saturated Fat:
10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
12.535 g
Saturated Fat:
10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
12.17 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+163.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 10.96
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 12.17
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 17.31g | 48.1g |
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| Protein | 22.21g | 7g |
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| Fats | 51.36g | 34.6g |
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| Carbs | 22.31g | 52.9g |
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| Calories | 598kcal | 536kcal |
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| Starch | 3.56g |
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| Fructose | 0.12g |
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| Sugar | 10.49g | 0.22g |
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| Fiber | 5g | 4.8g |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 24mg |
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 1.63mg |
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| Magnesium | 168mg | 67mg |
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| Phosphorus | 335mg | 165mg |
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| Potassium | 558mg | 1275mg |
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| Sodium | 17mg | 8mg |
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| Zinc | 2.51mg | 1.09mg |
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| Copper | 0.422mg | 0.306mg |
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| Manganese | 1.665mg | 0.44mg |
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| Selenium | 4.1µg | 8.1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 9.1mg | 9.11mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.197mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 13.112mg | 3.827mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.137mg | 0.402mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.441mg | 0.66mg |
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| Folate | 87µg | 45µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 22.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.231mg | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.525mg | 0.253mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.616mg | 0.283mg |
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| Leucine | 1.546mg | 0.419mg |
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| Lysine | 0.681mg | 0.424mg |
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| Methionine | 0.265mg | 0.11mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.202mg | 0.31mg |
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| Valine | 0.782mg | 0.392mg |
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| Histidine | 0.557mg | 153mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.075g |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.325g | 10.96g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 25.941g | 9.84g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.535g | 12.17g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g |
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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
62%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
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.